Mammoth Cave, Shark and Discovered

Tiny Ancient Shark Species Discovered In Mammoth Cave
Deep within Mammoth Cave, the world’s longest cave system, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of a never-before-seen species of ancient shark. Named Clavusodens mcginnisi, or McGinnis’ nail tooth,
Another new shark species discovered inside Mammoth Cave fossil bed
An ongoing Paleontological Resource Inventory discovered the new species, called Clavusodens mcginnisi, while collecting fossil teeth deep inside a formation with the cave system.
New 340-Million-Year-Old “Chipmunk Shark” Species Discovered In Mammoth Cave National Park
It was identified from a collection of small fossilized teeth found within the Ste. Genevieve Formation, a layer of limestone and shale in Mammoth Cave that formed on the floor of warm ocean reefs during the geological period known as the Middle Mississippian.
Ancient tiny shark species discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park
A tiny shark species dating back hundreds of millions of years has been identified at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, the National Park Service said.
World's longest cave reveals tiny 'Chipmunk Shark' species with iron nail-like teeth
The US National Park Service announced the identification of a new species of ancient shark, Clavusodens mcginnisi, discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park. The species name honors David McGinnis for his leadership in paleontological resource stewardship.
Fossilized ‘Chipmunk Shark’ teeth discovered in Mammoth Cave rock layer
The Chipmunk Shark was believed to have swam along the ocean floor that is said to have covered much of central Kentucky during the Middle Mississippian period, officials claim.
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Explore Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system on Earth, featuring the richest known habitat for cave wildlife in the world. It may be difficult to think of caves as spacious and ...
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Venture Deep Underground in This Breathtaking National Park
The surface of Mammoth Cave National Park encompasses about 80 square miles. No one knows how big the underside is. More than 365 miles of the five-level cave system have been mapped, and new ...
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New ancient shark species discovered in Kentucky cave; Here's what it looked like
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — A new-to-science species of ancient shark was recently discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The small shark named Clavusodens mcginnisi, or “McGinnis ...