A team of researchers has uncovered a cluster of fossilized shark remains buried beneath the sands of Egypt’s Western Desert, according to reports from العربية. The discovery, announced by Cairo University, points to a marine environment that existed in the region more than 70 million years ago.
The finds consist primarily of shark teeth, which were identified during fieldwork in the desert expanse west of the Nile. Scientists say the teeth belong to multiple species, indicating that the area was once a thriving habitat for sharks rather than the arid landscape seen today. The presence of such a dense concentration of remains has led researchers to describe the site as a shark graveyard, per the Arabic-language outlet.
The discovery adds to a growing body of evidence that the Sahara was not always desert. During the Late Cretaceous period, a vast sea covered much of North Africa, including what is now Egypt. The fossilized teeth are consistent with that timeline, offering a tangible record of the region’s prehistoric marine life.
