Sharks have been around for 400 million years and they’ve carved their way into the world of mythology as symbols of strength, grace and power. Their teeth have been used as talismans for protection and to empower people with the resilience to overcome challenges in life. Often associated with a sense of connection to the ocean, shark tooth necklaces have become a popular fashion accessory for those seeking a sense of adventure and an empowering good luck charm.
While shark tooth jewelry has exploded in popularity over the last few years and can be seen worn by celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Mila Kunis, it wasn’t always a fashionable accessory. Originally shark teeth were collected on beaches and used by Native Hawaiians to serve as weapons and tools for preparing food. They were also passed down to royalty.
Today, you can purchase shark tooth necklaces at a variety of shops and online retailers. However, it’s important to know that the shark teeth you see sold as jewelry are not actually from real sharks. They’re from fossilized shark teeth. It takes about 10,000 years for a shark to lose its tooth and become a fossil, which means that no shark was ever harmed to create these necklaces.
Maoris of New Zealand believed that wearing Mako shark teeth would connect them with the spirit of the shark and would give them strength, energy and masculine power. This is the same reason why surfers and divers wear shark teeth as a symbol of their love for the sea. Shark tooth necklace