Sharks are some of the most fascinating creatures in the sea. They are powerful predators that have been around for millions of years and come in all shapes and sizes. Two of the most popular sharks are the Great White Shark and the Megalodon. Although the two species appear to share many similarities, there are …
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What are shark teeth fossils and why collect them? Shark teeth are one of the most popular types of fossils among collectors. Although they are not the largest or most impressive fossils, they offer a unique glimpse into the ancient sharks and the prehistoric world. Shark teeth are the only part of the shark that …
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The following is an article by Daniel Hentz posted to Oceanus, The Journal of Our Ocean Planet There was only 15 minutes. That’s how much time diver Chris Slog’s safety margin would allow him while he probed one of North Carolina’s underwater ledges, nearly 115 feet below the ocean’s surface. Tethered to the terminus of his boat’s anchor, he …
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The mighty megs may have gone extinct roughly 4 million years ago, but humans are still finding their giant-sized teeth all over the world. These massive prehistoric sharks roamed the seas for a few million years, depositing their teeth onto the ocean bed. Now, megalodon teeth fossils have become a prized collectible. But how exactly …
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Did you know that some of the oldest Megalodon teeth are 23 million years old? If you’re keen to get your hands on your own Megalodon tooth, then you’ll also be happy to know that Meg teeth can be found off the coasts of every continent, barring Antarctica. Although it is possible, finding your own Megalodon …
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Did you know that the megalodons’ jaws were home to 276 teeth? Not only were their jaws filled with almost 300 massive teeth at a time—but megalodons, like other shark species, also replaced their teeth on a regular basis. The teeth the megs left behind aren’t just incredible in their size, but they are one …
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Want to hear something hair raising? If you know anything about megalodons (or have watched The Meg), you’ll be alarmed to know that there are many theories that claim megs still roam the ocean depths. Fortunately, scientific simulations tell us that there is only a 1% chance of this being true. However, there is another …
Great White Shark vs Megalodon: 3 Things You Didn’t Know Read More »
Although there are some who believe that megalodons still roam the deep depths of the oceans, science has established that the mighty prehistoric “megs” died out about 2.6 million years ago. One of the biggest clues scientists have about these giant predators is the fossilized teeth they left behind. Fossilized megalodon teeth not only give us valuable …
