September 16, 2026
Palaeontologists have found the teeth of several shark species in Egypt, marking a significant discovery. The teeth, discovered in a geological formation called the Duwi Formation on the Abu-Tartur Plateau, were linked to seven species of sharks, which are presently extinct. The fossils are between 145 to 66 million years old, belonging to the Cretaceous period. The research was headed by a palaeontologist at Cairo University, Egypt, named Tarek Yassin and shows that the region, now a dry desert, was submerged and hosted marine life millions of years ago.
DID YOU KNOW?
Great white sharks have 300 sharp teeth that allow them to grip their prey and produce a powerful bite.
