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Tiny ancient shark found in Mammoth Cave

Turns out, Mammoth Cave wasn’t always dry land—it used to be a bustling sea packed with strange creatures! Researchers just uncovered a new species of ancient shark, Macadens olsoni, that swam here 340 million years ago. This little guy was only about a foot long but had a wild set of curved teeth perfect for crushing prey. It’s wild to think our local caves once teemed with sharks, mollusks, and bizarre worms. Each fossil find here not only rewrites what we know about ancient oceans but also highlights why protecting our natural history is so important. What do you think they’ll find next? #Science #MammothCave #AncientShark