Extinct 'Megamouth' Shark Identified After Prehistoric Teeth Sat In Museum Drawer For 50 Years
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Prehistoric shark tooth fossil discovered by young boy in central Alberta yard
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Are megalodon sharks real? - Quora
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Megalodon and other extinct giant sharks started life in nurseries
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Extinct 'Megamouth' Shark Species Finally Identified
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FOUND: An Ancient Megamouth Shark - Atlas Obscura
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Karl Shuker's Blog, page 15
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Extinct 'Megamouth' Shark Species Finally Identified
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Megalodon - Wikipedia
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Extinct 'Megamouth' Shark Species Finally Identified