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14 fossilised teeth from Egypt revealfive extinct ancient shark species

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 exp

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TOI World Desk26 Aug 2026, 01:20 pmUpdated 1h ago1 min readWorldWorld
14 fossilised teeth from Egypt reveal five extinct ancient shark species

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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.

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Source: Times of India · TOI World Desk. Published 26 Aug 2026, 01:20 pm.

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