Today's top selachian predator is overshadowed at Lee Creek by C. megalodon, however, the teeth of Carcharodon carcharias (LINNAEUS, 1758), the extant and infamous Great White Shark are highly desirable.

Specimens, particularly complete ones are rare. The roots seem to preserve poorly (a phenomenon observed from other sites as well), so they are often found rootless. They are most commonly found in the Flanner Beach formation which unfortunately is seldom exposed in the mine anymore. They are also found in the James City, Chowan River and rarely in the upper Yorktown formation.

The best specimens come from the upper Yorktown where they have a beautiful blue enamel and brown roots. In the other formations they often (but not always) show signs of reworking.

Fig. 1 - C. carcharias lingual view of James City specimens

Fig. 2 - Carcharodon carcharias - Lower

Note inordinately homogeneous serrations on below specimen.

Fig. 3 - Carcharodon carcharias - Upper Yorktown Formation