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Published: 2008-03-17 06:07:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 1945; Favourites: 51; Downloads: 0
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Stethacanthus (now Akmonistion) zangerli was a primitive shark from the Carboniferous of Scotland. The second part of the paleozoic saw the emergence of a number of extremely weird-looking sharks, including this one. The first dorsal fin had the shape of an anvil. The function of this bizzare organ is debated. The fish measured about 70 cm long.Related content
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We still have some of these weird sharks around today - like the hammerhead. They're pretty awesome, provided you're not bleeding in the water with one.
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The sharks from this era were so peculiar looking. Are there any major theories on why they had these toothy appendages and jaws and such?
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Maybe for sexual display...
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It was also found in the Devonian of Cleveland, too.
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Yes, but not that particular species I believe.
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