Helicoprion

Helicoprion

Helicoprion is a genus of extinct sharks whose fossil specimens reveal spirally arranged clusters of the individuals' teeth called "tooth whorls" that resemble our modern circular saw blades. The shark's blade, connected to cylindrical muscle tissue, would shred prey into small, bite-sized pieces.

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