Charcoal Gray Fossil Mako Shark Tooth Necklace with Brown Bone Beads 3/4 Inch

This real fossilized Mako shark tooth measures 3/4 inches and pairs a dark charcoal root with a cool gray blade. The root is nearly black and heavily textured, with an uneven, craggy outline that reads almost like weathered stone. Directly beneath it the enamel turns a soft gray, smooth and matte with a faint bluish cast where the light hits. The blade is broad through the shoulders and narrows into a straight, clean taper with a fully intact tip. Fine vertical striations run down through the gray enamel just below the root line, natural surface detail preserved through fossilization. The contrast between the rough black root and the polished gray blade is the defining feature of this tooth. Both cutting edges are smooth from top to tip. Mako sharks do not grow serration on their teeth, so a clean edge on this specimen confirms the species rather than indicating wear or erosion. The tooth is secured with a stainless steel wire wrap and coiled bail on a black Greek leather cord. Bone beads sit on both sides in a rich brown tone accented with cream colored wavy lines and dots, separated by polished steel accent beads and finished with coiled steel clamps. This is the actual tooth you will receive. Specifications This is a real Mako shark tooth, not a replica Tooth size: 3/4 inches Species: Mako shark Serration: none, Mako shark teeth are naturally unserrated Coloration: gray charcoal, near black root over a cool 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 in brown with cream wavy line and dot pattern Handmade in the USA In Hawaiian tradition the shark, or mano, is revered as an aumakua, an ancestral guardian believed to protect its family and see them safely through the water. Wearing a shark tooth has long stood for strength, courage, and protection, and that meaning still travels 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. Does this Mako shark tooth have serration on the edges? No, and it should not. Mako sharks never grow serrated teeth at any point in their lives. Their blades are built with smooth cutting edges made to spear and hold prey, so the clean edge here is correct for the species. What are the fine lines running down this shark tooth? Those are natural striations in the enamel formed as the tooth developed. They are original surface detail preserved through fossilization, not cracks or damage. How old is this fossilized shark tooth? This Mako shark tooth is a genuine fossil and is over 10,000 years old. Is this shark tooth real or a reproduction? It is a real fossilized Mako shark tooth. We do not sell casts, molds, or reproductions of any kind. Will I receive the exact shark tooth shown in the photos? Yes. This listing is for the one tooth pictured. Each tooth is one of a kind, so no other necklace will share this shape or color combination. What cord lengths are available for this shark tooth necklace? The Greek leather cord comes in 18, 20, 22, or 24 inch. Select your length at checkout. What are the brown beads on this shark tooth necklace made from? They are genuine bone beads finished in brown with cream wavy lines and dots. The beads are not carved, and the patterning varies from bead to bead. Who makes this shark tooth necklace? Every necklace is handmade in the USA by our family, one piece at a time.