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Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth fossil specimen
fishMiocene-PlioceneUpdated March 2026

Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth

Miocene-Pliocene

About Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth

The Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth is a fish fossil dating to the Miocene-Pliocene. Mako Shark Tooth is a realistic Mississippi 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, Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth fossils from the Miocene-Pliocene are found across Mississippi. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 696+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Mississippi state guide

Fossil collecting rules in Mississippi vary by land status and fossil type. Common invertebrate fossils may be collectible on some public lands, but vertebrate fossils, protected park units, tribal lands, and cultural sites require a much higher level of care and often a permit. This is especially relevant in marine shell beds, shark teeth, and river gravels.

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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

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How do I identify a Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth fossil?
Mississippi 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 Mississippi.
Where are Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth fossils found?
Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth fossils are found in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth fossils?
Mississippi Mako Shark Tooth fossils date to the Miocene-Pliocene. They are classified as fish fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 696+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Mississippi 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.