Maryland names extinct megalodon as first official U.S. state shark, highlighting fossil heritage and conservation
Summary
Maryland became the first U.S. state to designate an official state shark, Otodus megalodon, celebrating the fossil-rich Calvert Cliffs. The article shares fun facts and FAQs about megalodon, while emphasizing shark conservation and the importance of protecting modern shark species. It covers megalodon's size, diet, extinction timeline, and fossil discoveries, while debunking myths about the species still being alive.
Source
bskyMaryland names extinct megalodon as first official U.S. state shark, highlighting fossil heritage and conservationsouthernfriedscience.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThis week, Maryland became the first U.S. State to have an official state shark!
Otodus megalodon was a really cool shark that is rightfully beloved by many, and Maryland's Calvert Cliffs are a major source of Megalodon fossils
I wanted to use this occassion to share some important facts about sharks and shark conservation.
You might also wanna read
New species of walking shark discovered in Papua New Guinea
A new species of walking shark, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, has been identified in Papua New Guinea. Known locally as kadedekedewa ("dog shark"
newscientist.com·9d ago
New species of walking shark discovered in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay
A new species of walking shark, the Dudgeon walking shark (Hemiscyllium dudgeoni), has been discovered in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. The m
sciencenews.org·3d agoNew species of ghost shark may have been found in Costa Rica
Minnesota's ancient rough fish are vital to the ecosystem, but much remains unknown
Contributing columnist David M. Perry writes about Minnesota's native population of "rough fish" (such as gar, bowfin, and sturgeon) and the
startribune.com·13d agoWarmer Waters Bring Great White Sharks to Southern California
JAWS Shark Painting Enters Public Domain Due to Legal Quirk
The famous shark painting from the movie poster of Jaws is in the public domain due to a fluke in publishing and copyright law, not the char
ironicsans.ghost.io·1y ago
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.