The array of fossils was found deep beneath the surface and included remains of an ancestor of the giant megalodon
The teeth found in the shark graveyard are thought to be from its closest relative, a shark which itself grew to more than 12 metres long.
The discovery was made by scientists aboard a research vessel operated by CSIRO - Australia's national science agency - during biodiversity surveys in two of Australia's newest marine parks.Dr Moore said that it was astounding that such a large number of teeth were collected from a relatively small area on the seafloor.
"We've also found a few mako and white shark teeth during the underway voyage but nothing like the numbers found during the previous voyage," he said.Read more:"It's incredible to think we've collected all these teeth in a net from the seafloor some 4 to 5 km below the ocean surface." The discoveries emphasise the importance of marine biodiversity survey voyages and the significant contribution they make to better understanding the life in our oceans.
"From small, new, bottom-dwelling sharks, to massive ancient mega-sharks that once roamed the oceans, these biodiversity surveys give us vital insights into the life in our oceans," Dr John Keesing from CSIRO said.
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