Great whites are the undisputed king of sharks today, with bodies that can reach more than 20 feet in length. But not much is known about their evolutionary history. Seems they grew a bit slower 4 million years ago.
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Great White Sharks Once Grew Slower
The most complete fossil of an ancient great white shark has been found in the dry deserts of Peru, including parts of the spinal column and a mouthful of 222 teeth.
Great whites are the undisputed king of sharks today, with bodies that can reach more than 20 feet in length. But not much is known about their evolutionary history. Seems they grew a bit slower 4 million years ago.
Great whites are the undisputed king of sharks today, with bodies that can reach more than 20 feet in length. But not much is known about their evolutionary history. Seems they grew a bit slower 4 million years ago.
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