Marine Fossil Association Featuring 10” Shark

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)

 

Fossil specimens are completely unrestored.

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