Tiger sharks are famous for eating almost anything, from fish and sea turtles to seabirds and shellfish, and their teeth are built for exactly that. Their distinctive shape makes them one of the easiest fossil shark teeth to recognize, and one of the most fun to collect. Every tooth in this collection is a one-of-a-kind specimen, measured and photographed individually.
The modern tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, still lives in warm oceans around the world, making these fossils a direct link to a living species.
The tiger shark lineage goes back tens of millions of years, and most fossil teeth on the market come from the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, roughly 15 to 3 million years ago.
A broad tooth whose tip points sharply to the side, with a deep notch on the back edge and coarse serrations that themselves carry smaller serrations, a feature sometimes called double serration.
Most fossil tiger shark teeth measure well under an inch. Teeth over 1.25 inches are uncommon, and large examples are highly prized.
Fossil tiger shark teeth come from several species. Galeocerdo cuvier, the living tiger shark, appears in younger deposits, while extinct relatives like Galeocerdo aduncus lived earlier in the Miocene. Some extinct species grew teeth noticeably larger than those of the modern tiger shark, and these are among the most sought-after examples. Each listing notes the species when it can be identified.
Size matters most, since large tiger shark teeth are genuinely hard to find. Collectors also look for sharp, complete serrations along both edges, an intact tip, a solid root, and attractive color. Because these teeth are small, crisp preservation makes a big difference in how they display.
Tiger shark teeth are small and durable, so heavy restoration is less common than with larger teeth, but chipped tips and roots are sometimes repaired. With more than 13 years of fossil identification experience behind every listing, we state plainly whether a tooth is fully natural, repaired, or restored. Every tooth is backed by our authenticity guarantee and a 30-day return policy.
Build a comparison set. Line up a tiger shark tooth with a great white, a Hemipristis, and a megalodon to see how differently prehistoric sharks were built to hunt.
