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Squalicorax, commonly referred to as the crow shark, is an extinct genus of marine shark that lived during the Cretaceous period. Belonging to the order Lamniformes, this predator possessed distinctive, sharply serrated teeth that resemble those of modern tiger sharks. Fossil evidence of its teeth is found globally, and paleontologists have identified Squalicorax bite marks on dinosaur and marine reptile bones, indicating it was a scavenger. It is primarily studied by paleontologists reconstructing prehistoric marine ecosystems.
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What did the Squalicorax shark eat?
Squalicorax, also known as the crow shark, was a scavenger. Fossil evidence shows its serrated teeth left bite marks on dinosaur bones, including hadrosaurs and mosasaurs.
When did the Squalicorax shark live?
Squalicorax lived during the Cretaceous period. It was a globally distributed lamniform shark that eventually went extinct around the end of that era.
What kind of teeth did Squalicorax have?
Squalicorax is famous among fossil hunters for its uniquely serrated teeth, which resemble those of a modern tiger shark. These teeth are found globally in Cretaceous marine deposits.
Where are Squalicorax fossils commonly found?
Because it was a globally distributed lamniform shark, its fossilized teeth are found in Cretaceous deposits all over the world. The Western Interior Seaway in North America is a particularly common source for these fossils.
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