Stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Palaeontology (SSP)

English

16-18

The article and activity sheet are available through the following link: https://futurumcareers.com/jaws-the-importance-of-shark-fossils-for-palaeontology-research

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Most of our knowledge of prehistoric sharks comes from their fossilised teeth. Complete shark fossils can teach us a huge amount about the extraordinary lives of these extinct animals, but palaeontologists can still learn a lot from just their teeth. Professor Kenshu Shimada, a shark palaeontologist at DePaul University in Chicago, USA, has been uncovering the mysteries of the iconic megalodon and many other extinct sharks.

This brochure introduces Katsumi’s work, offers an insight into careers in palaeontology, contains an interview with Katsumi and includes an activity sheet that challenges students to look for fossils in their local area.