A rendering of Clavusodens mcginnisi, or “McGinnis’ nail tooth,” an ancient shark that stalked the ocean floor 340 million years ago. Rendering courtesy of the National Park Service A shark no larger ...

MSN: Great white sharks grow a whole new kind of tooth for slicing bone as they age

Great white sharks grow a whole new kind of tooth for slicing bone as they age

Shark encounters are both amazing and terrifying. Getting close to these sharp-toothed animals is a perfect activity for those who enjoy an adrenaline rush. However, observing these amazing creatures ...

There are more than 500 species of sharks swimming in the world’s ocean. Yet when most people think of these cartilaginous fish, a single image comes to mind: a large, sharp-toothed and scary beast. That generalization does sharks a huge disservice, as they have far more variety than that.

AOL: Myrtle Beach area great spot for finding sharks’ teeth. Shark tooth hunter offers his tips

Myrtle Beach area great spot for finding sharks’ teeth. Shark tooth hunter offers his tips

Forbes: The Tooth Of The Matter: How Sharks Lost Half Their Ecological Roles

The Tooth Of The Matter: How Sharks Lost Half Their Ecological Roles

Deerfield Beach resident Kristin Mellon has always loved walking along the beach. She found her first shark tooth a year ago at Boynton Beach. Florida's Venice Beach is known as the “Shark Tooth ...