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Texas Mako Shark Tooth

Miocene-Pliocene

Texas Mako Shark Tooth fossil specimen

About Texas Mako Shark Tooth

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

“According to TroveRadar, Texas Mako Shark Tooth fossils from the Miocene-Pliocene are found across Texas. 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 phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels

Where Found

Texas

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How do I identify a Texas Mako Shark Tooth fossil?
Texas Mako Shark Tooth fossils from the Miocene-Pliocene can be identified by: slender triangular crown. smooth or lightly serrate edge. robust root. Check phosphate pits, shell hash beaches, and river gravels. They are most commonly found in Texas.
Where are Texas Mako Shark Tooth fossils found?
Texas Mako Shark Tooth fossils are found in Texas. 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 Texas Mako Shark Tooth fossils?
Texas 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 Texas 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.