A terrifying prehistoric shark was caught by
fishermen in the waters near Lakes Entrance,
Victoria, Australia.
A terrifying prehistoric shark was caught by
fishermen
The two-metre long eel-like fish is known is a
frilled shark, also known as the ‘living fossil’.
Its origin dates back 80 million years and is
only one of two species still alive. It is also
believed to be the first time a human has seen
the fish alive.
The two-metre long eel-like fish is known is a
frilled shark
The group of fishermen who caught the dark
brown creature could not have imagined that
it has 300 sharp teeth over 25 rows. Simon
Boag, from the South East Trawl Fishing
Association (SETFA) said, “It has 300 teeth
over 25 rows, so once you’re in that mouth,
you’re not coming out.
Its origin dates back 80 million years
Good for dentists, but it is a freaky thing. I
don’t think you would want to show it to little
children before they went to bed. It does look
80 million years old. It looks prehistoric, it
looks like it’s from another time.”
It has 300 teeth over 25 rows
The shark was caught at 700 metres, which is
unusual because they normally are found
below 1,200 metres. It is now believed the
shark has been sold. It would be recalled that
a month ago a mysterious sea creature,
allegedly a whale, washed ashore Eleko beach
in Lagos.
It is also believed to be the first time a
human has seen the fish alive
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