Mammoth Cave National Park, Shark and Fossil

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.
Fossils of chipmunk shark, an ancient species with an adorable name, found in Mammoth Cave
Paleontologists at Mammoth Cave National Park have unearthed an ancient shark species previously unknown to science.
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 Shark Species Identified At Mammoth Cave National Park
A new species of shark has been discovered a Mammoth Cave National Park, where fossil records have revealed more than 70 species of shark that swam in the ocean when this part of present-day Kentucky was under water about 340 million years ago.
New shark species discovered at Mammoth Cave
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (WBKO) – Fossils from a previously unknown species of shark have been unearthed at Mammoth Cave National Park, shedding new light on ancient marine life.
Mammoth Cave National Park fossil research identifies new ancient shark species
Skeletal reconstruction and tooth arrangement of Netsepoye from the Late Mississippian of Montana. Teeth are arranged as if the mouth is open, showing the variation of different tooth types in the upper and lower jaws,
340-million-year-old 'nail tooth' shark found deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky
Scientists have found ancient nail tooth shark fossils deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, revealing new information about a mysterious group of extinct predators.
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‘Chipmunk shark’ lurked 340 million years ago. Its teeth were just found in Kentucky
Rendering courtesy of the National Park Service A shark no larger than a human hand that stalked the ancient sea floor 340 million years ago has been dubbed the “chipmunk shark” by researchers ...
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New 340-Million-Year-Old “Chipmunk Shark” Species Discovered In Mammoth Cave National Park
long – certainly not big enough to swallow you – this led them to nickname it the “chipmunk shark”. The McGinnis’ nail tooth shark also belongs to a group of jawed, cartilaginous fish ...
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New Mexico Chipmunk Protected by Endangered Species Act
SILVER CITY, N.M.— Following a decade of advocacy from the Center for Biological Diversity and allies, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today added the Peñasco least chipmunk of southeastern New ...