{"product_id":"2-16-inch-mako-tooth-south-carolina-1","title":"2.16\" Fossil Mako Shark Tooth - South Carolina - Authentic Prehistoric Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isurus hastalis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beaufort, South Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Miocene ( 15.5 Million Years )\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.16” Width: 1.57”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments: \u003c\/strong\u003eAn overall huge hastalis mako from Beaufort, South Carolina. This specimen would have come from an adult mako shark with a length of about 20-25 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Natural No Repair or Restoration!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e We offer a full 30-day return policy from the time of delivery. We will refund the full amount of the purchased price, less the shipping costs, no questions asked. Shipping costs of returned items are the customer’s responsibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Shipping: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe do offer combined shipping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Buyers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that we are not responsible for any customs fees or any taxes you are responsible for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/terms-of-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe guarantee the authenticity of the fossil shark teeth we sell. We deal with trusted sources and also have the knowledge to be able to identify every tooth ourselves. Every fossil shark tooth is guaranteed to be 100% natural with no repair or restoration. If you do have any questions, feel free to send us a message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e🦈 About Fossil Mako Shark Teeth (\u003cem data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eIsurus hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eIsurus planus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eFossil Mako shark teeth, specifically from \u003cem data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eIsurus hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eIsurus planus\u003c\/em\u003e, are prized for their sleek shape, glossy enamel, and impressive preservation. These extinct relatives of the modern shortfin mako (\u003cem data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eIsurus oxyrinchus\u003c\/em\u003e) lived during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eMiocene and Pliocene epochs\u003c\/strong\u003e, ranging from approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e23 to 2.5 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eIsurus hastalis\u003c\/strong\u003e (broad-toothed mako) is known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"620\"\u003ewide, triangular, unserrated teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e—often mistaken for juvenile Megalodon teeth due to their robust size and symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eColors vary based on the fossilization environment, with common tones including pale tan, gray-blue, charcoal, and beige. These teeth are typically collected from riverbeds, open-pit mines, and coastal fossil deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eEach Mako shark tooth from Fossil Driven is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% authentic and professionally inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from reputable fossil sites in the U.S. and abroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors seeking aesthetically pleasing shark teeth with historic value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eThese fossil teeth are great for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShark tooth and marine fossil collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational displays on Miocene marine life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewelry making and wire-wrapping projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifts for fossil and ocean enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fossil Driven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46926214430971,"sku":"Meg #1428","price":28.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5559\/0395\/files\/authentic-216-fossil-mako-tooth-south-carolina-8830152.jpg?v=1760985939","url":"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/products\/2-16-inch-mako-tooth-south-carolina-1","provider":"Fossil Driven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}