Ancient shark 'graveyard' uncovered in Egyptian desert
Paleontologists have discovered fossilized teeth from seven ancient shark species in Egypt's Western Desert, indicating the region was once a shallow sea. The findings, published in Cretaceous Research, provide new insights into the environmental conditions of the area millions of years ago.
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This discovery enhances our understanding of Earth's geological and biological history during the Cretaceous period.
Fossilized teeth from at least seven shark species have been discovered in the Egyptian desert, hinting at its complex, watery past.
By Pandora Dewan Edited by Tia Ghose , Laura Mondrag n Published 27 August 2026 In News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works .
An assemblage of the collected shark teeth and the site where the teeth were found, the Abu-Tartur Plateau in Egypt's Western Desert (Image credit: Tarek Yassin) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Scientists have uncovered an ancient shark "graveyard" in the middle of the Egyptian desert.
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