Fossil Mako Shark Tooth Necklace with Black and White Striped Bone Beads 1 3/8 Inch

This is a real fossilized Mako shark tooth, hand selected and wire wrapped into a wearable necklace. The blade is long and narrow with a slight inward curve toward the tip, tapering to a fine point that shows why Mako sharks are built for speed and precision. The enamel surface is smooth and glassy, while the root above it is thick and coarsely textured, giving the tooth a strong contrast between the two halves. Mako shark teeth are instantly recognizable because the cutting edges carry no serration at all. The edges on this tooth run clean and unbroken from the root down to the tip, which is exactly what a true Mako should look like. Both edges are intact and the tip is complete with no chipping. The tooth hangs from a stainless steel wire wrap with a coiled bail at the top, strung on a black Greek leather cord. Natural bone beads flank the tooth on both sides, each one banded with alternating black and white stripes that run around the length of the bead. Polished steel accent beads and coiled steel clamps finish the ends of the cord. This is the actual tooth you will receive. Specifications This is a real Mako shark tooth, not a replica Tooth size: 1 3/8 inches Species: Mako shark Serration: none, Mako shark teeth are naturally unserrated 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 culture the shark, or mano, is regarded as an aumakua, a guardian spirit that watches over family and offers protection. Shark tooth necklaces have long been worn as a symbol of strength, courage, and safe passage through the water. Wearing one carries that same meaning today. Frequently Asked Questions All sales are final unless the shark tooth necklace arrives damaged. See our Refund and Replacement policy for full details. Why does this Mako shark tooth have no serration? Mako sharks never have serrated teeth. Their teeth evolved with smooth, blade like edges built for gripping and puncturing fast moving prey rather than sawing through it. A smooth edge on this tooth is not wear or damage, it is the correct and expected feature of the species. Is this a real shark tooth or a replica? This is a real fossilized Mako shark tooth. It is not a cast, a resin copy, or a reproduction of any kind. How old is this fossilized shark tooth? This Mako shark tooth is a genuine fossil and is over 10,000 years old. Will I receive this exact shark tooth in the photos? Yes. Every tooth we sell is one of a kind, and this listing is for the specific tooth shown. No two are the same in shape, size, or surface character. What size cord comes with this shark tooth necklace? The Greek leather cord is available in 18, 20, 22, or 24 inch. Select your preferred length at checkout. Are the beads on this shark tooth necklace real bone? Yes. The striped beads are genuine bone beads with a banded black and white pattern. They are not carved and no two strands are patterned exactly alike. Where is this shark tooth necklace made? Every necklace we sell is handmade in the USA by our family, one piece at a time.