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Why the NC coast is a hot bed for fossilized shark teeth, where to look in the Wilmington area
Thanks to lots of fossil beds, lots of beaches, and eager beachcombers, the Cape Fear coast is a known hot spot for finding ...
The cookiecutter shark is one of the most bizarre predators in the world, leaving a signature circular bite on its prey.
Students learn about the different types of shark teeth and what they look like. Department of Education, University of Florida, CC BY-ND Shark AI students analyze various types of shark teeth.
Before we start talking about tiger shark teeth, get to know the shark that these teeth come from. Tiger sharks, like many other shark species (but not all of them), are solitary creatures.
Our study shows that fossil shark teeth are more resistant to these types of changes due to their outer enamel-like surface. Remarkably, fossil shark teeth are also incredibly abundant.
Scientifically known as Otodus megalodon, the Neogene-era shark is estimated to have reached lengths of 50 to 65 feet (15 to 20 meters) and once belonged to a lineage of sharks that evolved during ...
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