The Brain Scoop: Fossil Sharks

Illustration of a giant shark dwarfing the whales it swims with and is about to bite into one. Caption: megalodon was maybe 50 feet, or 15 meters, in length.

When scientists attempt to study prehistoric sharks, they typically only find their teeth. Since the teeth are the only fossil records, they are left to imagine what these creatures looked like. In this episode, host Emily Graslie highlights some of the teeth of prehistoric sharks. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • The Brain Scoop: Fossil Sharks

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    The Field Museum
    Length:
    4 minutes