14 fossilised teeth from Egypt reveal five extinct ancient shark species
Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: General
Published: August 26, 2026 at 13:20
π Summary
Fossilised shark teeth from Egypt's Western Desert reveal prehistoric ocean life. Scientists discovered teeth from five extinct shark species in the Abu-Tartur Plateau region. These ancient predators inhabited warm tropical seas during the Late Cretaceous period. The findings expand the known record of shark diversity in North Africa. This discovery highlights Egypt's ancient marine environments hidden beneath its deserts.