{"product_id":"2-52-isurus-hastalis-fossil-shark-tooth-south-carolina","title":"2.52 Fossil Isurus hastalis Shark Tooth – Beaufort, South Carolina | Authentic Prehistoric Fossil","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003eAdd a genuine piece of prehistoric ocean history to your collection with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eauthentic fossil Isurus hastalis shark tooth\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cspan\u003emeasuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"552\"\u003e2.52\" long by 1.53\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. R\u003c\/span\u003eecovered from the fossil-rich waters near \u003cstrong data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003eBeaufort, South Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e. This extinct broad-toothed mako shark lived during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003eMiocene epoch\u003c\/strong\u003e, when shallow coastal seas supported a diverse array of marine life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3989\"\u003eThis specimen exhibits hallmark features of \u003cem data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003eIsurus hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e, including a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3803\"\u003esmooth, unserrated crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, glossy natural enamel, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3857\"\u003estrong, intact root\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its narrow, blade-like profile reflects the mako’s specialization as a fast-moving predator adapted for slicing and piercing prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4305\"\u003eThe Beaufort area is well known among fossil hunters for producing high-quality shark teeth from ancient marine deposits. Fossils from this region often show \u003cstrong data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4186\"\u003eearthy gray, tan, or bluish tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, influenced by local sediment and mineral composition. This tooth is \u003cstrong data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4273\"\u003efully natural\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no repair or enhancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4307\" data-end=\"4496\"\u003eIdeal for collectors, educators, or anyone fascinated by prehistoric oceans, this mako shark tooth makes a striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4443\"\u003edisplay specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e and a meaningful connection to Earth’s distant past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4523\"\u003e🦈 Item Specifics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4538\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4556\"\u003eIsurus hastalis\u003c\/em\u003e (Broad-toothed Mako)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4590\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miocene (~5–15 million years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4642\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beaufort, South Carolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4672\" data-end=\"4681\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.52\" by 1.53\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4714\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e100% natural, no restoration (see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/pages\/authenticity-guaranteed\" title=\"Authenticity Guaranteed\"\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"4818\"\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=\"5097\" data-end=\"5129\"\u003e🦈 Collecting \u0026amp; Display Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5130\" data-end=\"5180\"\u003eThese fossil mako shark teeth are well suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShark tooth and marine fossil collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewelry 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=\"5335\" data-end=\"5437\"\u003eBeaufort specimens are especially appreciated for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5436\"\u003enatural coloration and coastal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5444\" data-end=\"5471\"\u003e✅ Authenticity Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5472\" data-end=\"5627\"\u003eEvery fossil offered by \u003cstrong data-start=\"5496\" data-end=\"5513\"\u003eFossil Driven\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong data-start=\"5517\" data-end=\"5535\"\u003e100% authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e, professionally inspected, and sold in \u003cstrong data-start=\"5575\" data-end=\"5626\"\u003enatural condition with no repair or restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5629\" data-end=\"5830\"\u003eAt Fossil Driven, we are passionate about fossils and committed to offering only \u003cstrong data-start=\"5710\" data-end=\"5756\"\u003eauthentic, 100% natural fossil shark teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e—genuine pieces of Earth’s ancient oceans preserved for millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossil Driven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47698132599035,"sku":"Mako #2031","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5559\/0395\/files\/authentic-252-fossil-mako-tooth-south-carolina-1748262.png?v=1763002748","url":"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/products\/2-52-isurus-hastalis-fossil-shark-tooth-south-carolina","provider":"Fossil Driven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}