Shark evolution: a 450 million year timeline - Natural History …
Sharks have survived five mass extinctions. Discover what the first sharks were, when the megalodon first appeared, and how this group of fishes changed over 450 million years.
A Timeline Of Shark Evolution
With over 3,000 species spanning nearly half a billion years, sharks are one of the most evolutionarily successful species to ever live. Tracking their evolutionary history, we can learn about these amazing species and how they came to their modern forms. Table of Contents hide. The Silurian Era: The First Sharks.
Sharks | Smithsonian Ocean
An ancestor of the modern-day carpet sharks evolved into the whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) we see today, while two ancient ancestors of the mackerel sharks evolved into basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) and megamouth sharks (Megachasma pelagios).
Evolution of Sharks - American Oceans
Despite their slow rate of evolution, sharks have still undergone significant changes over the past 400 million years. Some species have evolved to become faster and more agile predators, while others have adapted to live in deeper waters and withstand extreme pressure.
Shark Evolution - The Shark Trust
Most scientists believe that sharks came into existence around 400 million years ago. That's 200 million years before the dinosaurs! It's thought that they descended from a small leaf-shaped fish that had no eyes, fins or bones. These fish then evolved into the 2 main groups of fish seen today.
Fossilguy.com: Prehistoric Sharks - Shark Origins and Evolution
The fragmentary fossil record shows that sharks originated sometime in the Ordovician. The fossil record also shows sharks have continually evolved and changed. Many shark designs, from freshwater forms, to sharks with bizarre shapes, and even giants, have come and gone.
A Timeline Of Shark Evolution: 11 Phases
In this extensive article, we’ll embark on a journey through time, exploring the key milestones in the evolution of sharks and gaining insights into the remarkable features that have allowed them to thrive as apex predators.
The Evolution of Sharks: What Were Ancient Sharks Like?
2023年4月1日 · The oldest ancestors of today’s sharks were far-from-fearsome. Find out what ancient sharks were like and how they evolved over time.
400 Million Years of Shark Evolution - ThoughtCo
2020年1月22日 · After the dinosaurs (and their aquatic cousins) went extinct 65 million years ago, prehistoric sharks were free to complete their slow evolution into the remorseless killing machines we know today.
The Evolution of Sharks: A Journey Through Time - Sharkophile
2023年7月28日 · Sharks have long held a spot at the top of the oceanic food chain. With over 400 species present in our world today, their remarkable diversity speaks to an evolutionary success story stretching back hundreds of millions of years.
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