‘An enigma’: scientists finally learn what giant prehistoric shark looked like
by Nicola Davis Science correspondent from on (#6M9XV)
Full and part skeletons found in Mexico reveal body shape and anatomy of Ptychodus as well as its likely diet
Fossil experts say they have gained unprecedented insights into a type of enormous prehistoric shark, after finding complete skeletons of the creatures.
The specimens, discovered in small quarries in north-eastern Mexico within the last decade, belong to Ptychodus - a creature that roamed the seas from around 105m to 75m years ago.
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