What are the best beaches in Florida to find sharks teeth fossils? Florida is famous for its sandy beaches and subtropical climate but just beneath the sand lies evidence of life forms that existed over a million years ago. Before Florida became the Sunshine State, parts of it were submerged in the ocean. What is … Read more
Some people head to the beach to catch waves, while others content themselves with catching a few rays of the sun. The more curious may spend some time searching for shells and fossils, amongst which they may be lucky enough to uncover some ancient shark teeth. Shark tooth hunting is a fun activity for all … Read more
Orcas are powerful marine mammals and apex predators. They have no natural predators and are bold enough to take on virtually anything else in the sea, including the great white shark. The killer whale’s predatory nature leads many to ask, “Are orcas sharks?” Certain similarities would suggest that they are. Then again, the killer whale … Read more
The megalodon (Otodus megalodon) was the largest shark ever to have lived, so it might not surprise you to hear that this predator also had the biggest teeth of any shark species. When the monster sharks finally became extinct more than 3.6 million years ago, it left behind the largest shark tooth fossils ever as … Read more
The megalodon (Otodus megalodon) is the biggest shark species ever to have lived. However, these ocean predators became extinct over 3.6 million years ago, making their huge teeth the best record we have of their size. Fossilized teeth have been discovered on every continent except for Antarctica. So, wherever you are, there’s a chance to … Read more
“Could the megalodon still be alive?” is a question that is pretty reasonable to ask. After all, who wouldn’t want to be sure that the biggest apex predator shark ever roamed the world’s oceans was extinct before they took a swim or went scuba diving? The good news is that we can confirm the megalodon became … Read more
Do you remember the iconic poster for the movie Jaws? The one where the shark is coming up from the depths with its open mouth filled with rows of razor-sharp white teeth. Well, stereotyping aside, the tooth color is accurate. Living sharks have white or cream-colored teeth. So, why are shark’s teeth black when you find them? … Read more
Megalodon (Otodus megalodon) was the biggest shark species ever and the most incredible predator to have roamed the oceans. You may be familiar with this giant shark from movies like The Meg or The History Channel’s Jurassic Fight Club, where they set a megalodon in a battle against a brygmophyseter biting sperm whale (spoiler, the meg wins in the end). … Read more
Angler fish are those terrifying monsters of the deep. You know, the ones with a tangle of gnarly teeth and a glowing lure that they use to entice their unsuspecting prey to its death. They are also sometimes called monkfish or goosefish. Most angler fish live deep in the ocean, where few other forms of … Read more
The Mediterranean is famous for its warm climate, clear blue seas, and diversity of marine life. Every year, it attracts “almost a third of the world’s international travelers,” luring them in with the promise of a beach holiday par excellence. While fish aren’t that keen on sunbathing, they are attracted to the Mediterranean’s clear waters, … Read more