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New Shark Species Discovered in 340 Million-Year-Old Cave

3/15/2025

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Paleontologists Discover Shark

Paleontologists have unearthed a remarkable new shark species, Clavusodens mcginnisi, in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, dating back 340 million years. This tiny predator, measuring just 7-10 cm, boasted unique nail-shaped teeth perfect for feasting on crustaceans. This discovery sheds light on ancient marine ecosystems and the evolutionary journey of sharks during the Carboniferous period.

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Ocean Census Unveils Species

In an exciting breakthrough, the Ocean Census has unveiled 866 new marine species, featuring the critically endangered guitar shark. Launched in April 2023, this ambitious ten-year project harnesses divers, submersibles, and cutting-edge technology to deepen our understanding of ocean biodiversity and accelerate species identification, a process that can traditionally take up to 14 years.

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Paleontologists Discover Shark

Paleontologists have unearthed a remarkable new shark species, Clavusodens mcginnisi, in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, dating back 340 million years. This tiny predator, measuring just 7-10 cm, boasted unique nail-shaped teeth perfect for feasting on crustaceans. This discovery sheds light on ancient marine ecosystems and the evolutionary journey of sharks during the Carboniferous period.

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