Lot 772
Rare Cretaceous Shark. Many interesting fish and sea creatures are found in the 97-100 million year old fossils from the Hakel Quarry of Hajoula, Lebanon. This excellent variety of fish occurs because this was a salt water shallow sea 97 million years ago. This large 11.5 x 4.5 inch limestone matrix contains a rare shark fossil, Paratriakis curirostris which is 9.5 inches long and mostly complete missing just the very end of the tail and a few small pieces of the body. What is remarkable about its preservation is that the skin outline with fins is preserved as well as the vertebrae and head with even a few small teeth and eye still visible. Since sharks are cartilaginous not having solid bone, usually only their teeth are preserved. Also, there is a bonus fossil, a somewhat faint small 3.5 inch lobster with parts of the body, one clawed arm and one very long antennae visible. A rare fossil for shark lovers.
Add $25 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $600 - 800
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