{"product_id":"fossil-mako-shark-tooth-necklace-with-spotted-bone-beads-1-9-16-inch","title":"Fossil Mako Shark Tooth Necklace with Spotted Bone Beads 1 9\/16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis real fossilized Mako shark tooth measures 1 9\/16 inches and carries a rich brown earthy coloration from root to tip. The root is a deep chocolate brown with a dry, finely pitted surface and a pronounced V shaped notch at the center, giving the tooth a strong winged silhouette across the top. Below it the blade shifts into a warmer honey brown with a smooth enamel finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade leans slightly to one side as it narrows, ending in a fine, well preserved point. Fine vertical striations run down the upper portion of the enamel near the root line, natural growth texture that stayed sharp through fossilization. Light travels along the face of the blade and pulls a soft highlight down its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cutting edges are smooth and unbroken. Mako sharks do not grow serrated teeth, so this clean edge is a species trait and not a sign of wear or erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tooth is held by a stainless steel wire wrap with a coiled bail, strung on a black Greek leather cord. Bone beads sit on both sides, patterned with dark rings around pale centers for a spotted look, and are separated by polished steel accent beads with coiled steel clamps at the cord ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the actual tooth you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a real Mako shark tooth, not a replica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTooth size: 1 9\/16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Mako shark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerration: none, Mako shark teeth are naturally unserrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoration: brown earthy tones, deep chocolate brown root over a warm honey brown blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFossilized tooth, over 10,000 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Greek leather cord available in 18, 20, 22, or 24 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel wire wrap and clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone beads with a spotted ring pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Hawaiian culture the shark, or mano, is held as an aumakua, an ancestral guardian that protects family and guides them safely through the water. A shark tooth worn on the body has long carried meanings of courage, strength, and protection, and that tradition continues in every piece we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF2A00;\"\u003eAll sales are final unless the shark tooth necklace arrives damaged. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.realsharktoothnecklaces.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eSee our Refund and Replacement policy for full details.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it normal for this Mako shark tooth to have no serration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mako sharks never develop serrated teeth. Their blades are built with smooth edges designed to spear and hold fast moving prey, so an unserrated edge confirms the species rather than indicating damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the notch at the top of this shark tooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the natural shape of the root, which splits into two lobes with a V shaped gap at the center. It is an original anatomical feature of the tooth and not a break or a repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is this fossilized shark tooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mako shark tooth is a genuine fossil and is over 10,000 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this shark tooth real or is it a cast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a real fossilized Mako shark tooth. We do not sell casts, resin copies, or reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I get this exact shark tooth pictured in the listing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This listing is for the one tooth shown. Every tooth is one of a kind, so no other piece will match this shape, curve, or coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cord lengths can I choose for this shark tooth necklace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greek leather cord is available in 18, 20, 22, or 24 inch. Select your length at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the spotted beads on this shark tooth necklace made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are genuine bone beads with a dark ring and pale center pattern. The beads are not carved, and the spotting varies from bead to bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this shark tooth necklace made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur family handmakes every necklace in the USA, one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Shark Tooth Necklaces","offers":[{"title":"18 Inches","offer_id":42543232024658,"sku":"XXMAK14D-L18","price":53.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Inches","offer_id":42543232057426,"sku":"XXMAK14D-L20","price":53.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 Inches","offer_id":42543232090194,"sku":"XXMAK14D-L22","price":53.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Inches","offer_id":42543232122962,"sku":"XXMAK14D-L24","price":53.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/9194\/6834\/files\/IMG_7041.jpg?v=1786299721","url":"https:\/\/www.realsharktoothnecklaces.com\/products\/fossil-mako-shark-tooth-necklace-with-spotted-bone-beads-1-9-16-inch","provider":"Real Shark Tooth Necklaces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}