{"product_id":"2-41-inch-fossil-isurus-hastalis-shark-tooth-lee-creek","title":"2.41\" Fossil Isurus hastalis Shark Tooth – Lee Creek | Authentic Prehistoric Fossil","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eAdd a genuine piece of prehistoric ocean history to your collection with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eauthentic fossil Isurus hastalis shark tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e2.41\" long by 1.77\" wide. \u003c\/strong\u003eSourced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eLee Creek Mine in North Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e. This extinct broad-toothed mako shark lived during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eMiocene epoch\u003c\/strong\u003e, when warm coastal seas covered much of the southeastern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eThis specimen displays the classic traits of \u003cem data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eIsurus hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e, including a \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"977\"\u003esmooth, blade-like crown with no serrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, glossy natural enamel, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003ewell-preserved root\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its streamlined cutting profile reflects the mako’s role as a fast, open-ocean predator built for piercing prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eLee Creek is one of the most famous fossil sites in North America, renowned for producing exceptionally preserved marine fossils. Teeth from this locality often exhibit a \u003cb\u003etan to bluish color tone\u003c\/b\u003e shaped by mineral-rich sediments and millions of years of natural fossilization. This specimen is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003ecompletely natural\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no repair or restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned fossil collector, educator, or first-time buyer, this mako shark tooth makes an excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003edisplay specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eeducational piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eunique prehistoric gift\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e🦈 Item Specifics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eIsurus hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e (Broad-toothed Mako)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miocene (~5–15 million years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lee Creek Mine, North Carolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.41\" by 1.77\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural, no repairs or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e🦈 About Fossil Mako Shark Teeth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"5090\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil mako shark teeth from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eIsurus hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eIsurus planus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are prized for their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003esymmetry, sharp cutting edges, and glossy enamel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These extinct relatives of the modern great white (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarcharodon carcharias) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand modern shortfin mako (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eIsurus oxyrinchus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003elived during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs and are often admired for their resemblance to juvenile Megalodon teeth, though mako teeth lack serrations, defined thick, bourlette, and have a slimmer cutting profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"5090\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo explore the evolutionary relationship between ancient mako sharks and modern great whites, read our article on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/blogs\/the-evolution-of-the-modern-great-white-shark-from-ancient-mako-ancestors-steve-alter\/the-evolution-modern-great-white-shark\" title=\"The evolution of the modern great white shark\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003ethe evolution of the modern great white shark from ancient mako ancestors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e🦈 Collecting \u0026amp; Display Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eFossil mako shark teeth are ideal 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\n\u003cp data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eCollectors value Lee Creek specimens for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003edark coloration, sharp edges, and excellent preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2831\"\u003e✅ Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003eEvery fossil offered by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003eFossil Driven\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003e100% authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e, professionally inspected, and sold in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003enatural condition with no repair or restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eAt Fossil Driven, we are passionate about fossils and committed to offering only \u003cstrong data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eauthentic, 100% natural fossil shark teeth, \u003c\/strong\u003egenuine relics of Earth’s ancient oceans, preserved for millions of years and ready to be treasured for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossil Driven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294782828795,"sku":"Mako #2326","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5559\/0395\/files\/241-fossil-isurus-hastalis-shark-tooth-lee-creek-authentic-prehistoric-fossil-5797129.png?v=1771765875","url":"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/products\/2-41-inch-fossil-isurus-hastalis-shark-tooth-lee-creek","provider":"Fossil Driven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}