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California Mako Shark Tooth

Miocene-Pliocene

California Mako Shark Tooth fossil specimen

About California Mako Shark Tooth

The California Mako Shark Tooth is a fish fossil dating to the Miocene-Pliocene. Mako Shark Tooth is a realistic California fossil profile built around sleek lamnid shark tooth with strong central cusp and no heavy serrations. In this state, success usually comes from learning marine terraces, Monterey shale exposures, and beach gravels, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, California Mako Shark Tooth fossils from the Miocene-Pliocene are found across California. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • slender triangular crown
  • smooth or lightly serrate edge
  • robust root
  • Check marine terraces, Monterey shale exposures, and beach gravels

Where Found

California

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How do I identify a California Mako Shark Tooth fossil?
California Mako Shark Tooth fossils from the Miocene-Pliocene can be identified by: slender triangular crown. smooth or lightly serrate edge. robust root. Check marine terraces, Monterey shale exposures, and beach gravels. They are most commonly found in California.
Where are California Mako Shark Tooth fossils found?
California Mako Shark Tooth fossils are found in California. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Miocene-Pliocene era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are California Mako Shark Tooth fossils?
California Mako Shark Tooth fossils date to the Miocene-Pliocene. They are classified as fish fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect California Mako Shark Tooth fossils?
Fossil collecting laws vary by state and land ownership. Common invertebrate fossils are generally collectible on some public lands for personal use, but vertebrate fossils and collecting on protected lands may require permits. Always check local regulations before collecting. Use TroveRadar's State Guides for specific rules.