Shark Set of teeth - Isurus oxyrinchus - 52 mm - 26.5 mm - 15.5 mm- CITES Appendix II - Annex B in the EU - (1)

Upper anterior tooth belonging to Isurus oxyrinchus, commonly known as the shortfin mako shark, a species belonging to the family Lamnidae and the order Lamniformes. This tooth measures 51.5 mm in overall length and is preserved in excellent morphological and chromatic condition.
The crown shows a tapered shape and is slightly curved towards the distal portion, with smooth margins free of serrations, typical of the anterior dentition of Isurus. The pointed and symmetrical profile is designed for rapid and clean penetration of highly mobile prey. The enamel surface exhibits a natural gloss, with a uniform light ivory coloration, while the root, well mineralized, retains an evident structural porosity, with light beige shades.
This type of tooth is functionally specialized for grasping and perforating, in line with the feeding behavior of the mako shark, known for its diet mainly consisting of pelagic teleosts (such as tunas, mackerels, and swordfish) and cephalopods. The morphological adaptation of the tooth reflects the needs of a predator capable of speeds exceeding 70 km/h, making it an exemplary model of convergent evolution between form and predatory function.
Suitable for comparative morphological studies, taxonomic collections, or educational mounts, this tooth represents a natural zoological document of high scientific and aesthetic value.