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Marine Fossil Association Featuring 10” Shark
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Marine Fossil Association Featuring 10” Shark

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This beautiful marine scene features a wonderfully preserved 10” Fossil shark (Scyliorhinus) associated with several fish, including 3 exceptional Viper Fish (Eurypholis).

Fossils of this caliber enable significant reconstruction of ancient anatomy and behavior, contributing to the advancement of paleontology. Its outstanding display quality makes it a striking centerpiece for a prestigious private collection or a scientific institution, offering both scientific significance and visual impact.

 

TAXONOMY (Scyliorhinus)

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Sarcopterygii
  • Order: Carcharhiniformes
  • Family: Scyliorhinidae
  • Species: Scyliorhinus


GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

  • Location: Haqil, Byblos, Lebanon.
  • Age: Cenomanian, Upper Cretaceous, C4, 100 million years old.


PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

  • Matrix measures 16" x 15.5" x 0.75" (40.6 x 39.4 x 1.9 cm)
  • Shark measures: 10" (25.4 cm)
  • largest Viper fish measures: 6.5" (16.5 cm)

 

Though there is repair to the matrix, the fossil specimens are completely unrestored