Based on ancient fossil records, we know that sharks have been around for hundreds of millions of years. Here are some interesting distant relatives of our modern-day sharks, including the ancient and extinct Megalodon - one of the biggest and strongest predators to ever swim the oceans.
Stethacanthus productus
This small shark is best known for its anvil-shaped dorsal fin and crest.
Based on ancient fossil records, we know that sharks have been around for hundreds of millions of years. Here are some interesting distant relatives of our modern-day sharks, including the ancient and extinct Megalodon - one of the biggest and strongest predators to ever swim the oceans.
Helicoprion bessonovi - edestid "shark"
This shark's teeth were arranged in "tooth whorl," similar to a modern-day circular saw.
Based on ancient fossil records, we know that sharks have been around for hundreds of millions of years. Here are some interesting distant relatives of our modern-day sharks, including the ancient and extinct Megalodon - one of the biggest and strongest predators to ever swim the oceans.
Edestus protopirata - edestid "shark"
Also known as the "scissor-toothed shark," Edestus had a curved row of teeth that looked like monstrous pinking shears.
Based on ancient fossil records, we know that sharks have been around for hundreds of millions of years. Here are some interesting distant relatives of our modern-day sharks, including the ancient and extinct Megalodon - one of the biggest and strongest predators to ever swim the oceans.
Triodus sesselensis - relative of the xenacanthus
A small, freshwater shark that resembled a modern-day conger eel, it went extinct 202 million years ago.
Based on ancient fossil records, we know that sharks have been around for hundreds of millions of years. Here are some interesting distant relatives of our modern-day sharks, including the ancient and extinct Megalodon - one of the biggest and strongest predators to ever swim the oceans.
