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Sharks Through Time

By kimod
  • 4 BCE

    First Sharks Appear

    First Sharks Appear
    Sharks have existed longer than dinosaurs!

  • Megalodon Swims the Oceans

    Megalodon Swims the Oceans
    The Megalodon was discovered in the 1600s. But had been around for years prior to that.
    They are the Largest shark ever! Grey up to 60 feet long.

  • First Scientific Description of a Great White Shark

    First Scientific Description of a Great White Shark
    Scientist Charles Alexandre Lesueur described the great white shark. Helping the official start of the study of shark species.

  • Hammerhead Shark Officially Classified

    Hammerhead Shark Officially Classified
    New shark species start to get classified!

  • Shark week begins

    Shark week begins
    Discovery Channel starts Shark Week to educate and entertain people about sharks!

  • OCEARCH founded

    OCEARCH founded
    OCEARCH a group of scientists begins tagging and tracking sharks with GPS. They use GPS to follow shark movements and share it with the public and to gain deeper understanding of them to prevent them from extinction.
    OCEARCH helps fund research for sharks.