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Prehistoric Shark Species: Ancient Sharks and Their Characteristics

Learn about Orthacanthus, Echinochimaera, Helicoprion, and Hybodus, prehistoric shark species that roamed the earth millions of years ago. Explore their unique features and habitats. Discover fascinating facts about these ancient creatures.

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Prehistoric Shark Species: Ancient Sharks and Their Characteristics

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  1. Ancient Sharks By: Aidan, Chelsea, Lizzie, Tristan

  2. Orthacanthus • This shark lived 260 million years ago • Lived in freshwater swamps and bayous in Europe and North America • Eel-like body that is 10 feet long and has powerful jaws that are lined with double-fanged teeth • Ate small horned amphibians

  3. Echinochimaera • Lived 350 million years ago • Less than 1 foot in length • Lived in Serpukhovian (Upper Mississippian ) • Rabbit like snout • Spikes were used to defend itself from predators

  4. Helicoprion • Lived 250 years ago • Each tooth is larger than the last • 10 feet long • Tooth structure made to injure its prey • The group it belongs to had “buzz saw” like teeth

  5. Hybodus • Lived 180 million years ago • One of the most common sharks during the dinosaur age • This shark is usually 6-foot long • Lived in the sea alongside the ichtyosaurs and plesiosaurs

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