A new study on whale sharks reveals the existence of tiny teeth-like structures covering the eyes. These features are thought to be used as protection against abrasion, acting as a layer of armor.

Whilst the teeth discovered in the grave didn’t belong to a megalodon, the researchers do believe that they belonged to its direct precursor — a shark that grew to around 12 meters in length.

More than luck, it’s taken him years of preparation with his love of shark teeth hunting only growing stronger. “It’s one of those things that never gets old,” Nastasio said.

And in fact, it’s not uncommon for a shark’s teeth to break off mid-bite; sharks are cartilaginous creatures, and their teeth aren’t rooted in bone like humans’ are.

Local News Great white shark shows off its teeth for researchers near Scituate The great white shark, in the area last month to feed on a whale carcass floating off the coast of Scituate, nudged ...