This real fossilized Mako shark tooth measures 1 5/8 inches and hangs from a wire wrapped leather cord necklace. What stands out on this one is the split between root and blade. The root is a light tan brown, dry and porous with heavy texture across its face, while the blade below it shifts into a smooth slate gray with warm brown bleeding along the shoulders and down one edge.
The blade is wide at the base and pulls into a steep taper toward the tip, with a subtle curve that reflects a bright highlight down the center when the tooth catches light. The enamel is intact and glossy across the full face. Small dark mineral flecks scatter across the root surface, natural markings picked up during the fossilization process.
Both cutting edges run smooth from root to tip with no serration. This is standard for Mako sharks, whose teeth are built to spear and hold rather than saw, so a clean edge is a mark of correct species identification rather than wear.
A stainless steel wire wrap crosses the root and coils into a bail above it, holding the tooth on a black Greek leather cord. Bone beads run along both sides in a black and white banded stripe pattern, spaced by polished steel accent beads with coiled steel clamps at the ends.
This is the actual tooth you will receive.
Specifications
- This is a real Mako shark tooth, not a replica
- Tooth size: 1 5/8 inches
- Species: Mako shark
- Serration: none, Mako shark teeth are naturally unserrated
- Coloration: earthy brown tones, tan brown root over a slate gray blade
- Fossilized tooth, over 10,000 years old
- Black Greek leather cord available in 18, 20, 22, or 24 inch
- Stainless steel wire wrap and clamps
- Bone beads with black and white banded stripe pattern
- Handmade in the USA
In Hawaiian tradition the shark, or mano, is respected as an aumakua, a family guardian believed to watch over its people and guide them through danger. Wearing a shark tooth has long signified strength, protection, and a connection to the ocean, and that meaning stays with the piece today.
Frequently Asked Questions
All sales are final unless the shark tooth necklace arrives damaged. See our Refund and Replacement policy for full details.
Should this Mako shark tooth have serrated edges?
No. Mako sharks do not produce serrated teeth at any stage of life. The smooth blade edges on this tooth are exactly what the species is supposed to have, and they are not the result of erosion or wear.
Why is the root a different color than the blade on this shark tooth?
The root and the enamel blade are made of different materials with different densities, so they absorb minerals from the surrounding sediment at different rates during fossilization. That is why a tan brown root can sit above a gray blade on the same tooth.
How old is this fossilized Mako shark tooth?
It is a genuine fossil and is over 10,000 years old.
Is this a real shark tooth or a reproduction?
This is a real fossilized Mako shark tooth. We never sell casts, resin copies, or reproductions of any kind.
Am I buying this specific shark tooth in the photos?
Yes. This listing covers the one tooth shown. Each tooth is one of a kind, so no other necklace will share this exact shape or color pattern.
What cord length options come with this shark tooth necklace?
The Greek leather cord is offered in 18, 20, 22, or 24 inch. Pick the length you want at checkout.
Are the striped beads on this shark tooth necklace real bone?
Yes. They are genuine bone beads banded with black and white stripes. The beads are not carved, and the banding differs slightly on every necklace.
Who makes this shark tooth necklace?
Our family makes every necklace by hand in the USA, one piece at a time.