Retroflexus Lee Creek 1.61"

This Isurus retroflexus tooth from Aurora, North Carolina, showcases unique ombré coloration, a result of millions of years of mineralization. While the root has a small chip in the middle and subtle hairline cracks, it remains a well-preserved example of this extinct mako shark species from the Paleogene period.

No repair or restoration.

Isurus retroflexus lived during the Eocene epoch (56–33.9 million years ago) and was a fast-swimming predator. Its fossils are found in Europe, North America, and Africa, indicating a widespread range.

Growing up to 10–12 feet (3–3.6 meters), it had distinctively curved teeth, ideal for gripping prey like fish. 

Isurus retroflexus

Pliocene

Aurora, NC

Yorktown

1.61"