Sharks are the ultimate ocean predators, they have been around for 400 million years and can be seen throughout the world in cold, warm or tropical waters. They are both feared and revered, but mostly they are just fascinating and hold a mythical place in many cultures. Sharks are elegant, strong and powerful. They play a vital role in the ocean and we owe it to them to protect them.
Shark tooth jewelry has been worn as a symbol of power, strength and protection for many centuries. It was often used as a talisman to protect people when going into the ocean. In Maori culture, wearing Mako shark teeth was thought to connect the wearer with the shark-God Dakuwaqa and give them strength, energy and masculine power. Shark teeth were also very common in Polynesian and Pacific island culture, where sharks played a very important part in their mythology.
Today, shark tooth necklaces are a fashionable and cool accessory for all ocean lovers. They are also popular among celebrities who often wear them to promote the protection of sharks and our planet. If you are considering buying one, make sure that it is ethically sourced. Real shark teeth are not often found naturally and are only washed ashore by luck. Most shark tooth necklaces sold in little booths or seaside shops come from sharks that are killed for their teeth. When you buy a shark tooth necklace, look for information about where it comes from. Shark necklace