If you think sharks are just another sea predator, think again! These ancient creatures are older than forests, dinosaurs, and even Saturn’s rings. 😲
How Old Are Sharks?
🦈 Sharks have been around for over 400 million years!
🌳 The first trees appeared around 350 million years ago.
🦖 Dinosaurs didn’t show up until 230 million years ago.
That means sharks swam in the ocean 50 million years before trees even existed! 🌊
Ancient Predators That Survived Extinction
Sharks have lived through five mass extinctions, including the one that wiped out the dinosaurs!
☄ They survived the asteroid impact that ended the age of dinosaurs.
🌊 They’ve outlived countless species, including the megalodon, the largest shark to ever exist!
🦷 Some modern sharks still have traits from their ancient ancestors.
Sharks vs. Trees: Who Wins in Evolution?
🔹 Sharks have barely changed in millions of years—because they were already built for survival!
🔹 Trees evolved much later but became the backbone of Earth’s ecosystems.
🔹 Sharks were here first… and they’re still going strong!
Final Fun Fact: Some Sharks Glow in the Dark! 🌟
The glow-in-the-dark shark (the lanternshark) produces its own light in deep waters! Some species even use this glow to attract prey or hide from predators.
Sharks: The Ultimate Survivors
Did this fact surprise you? Tag a friend who loves the ocean and let them know that sharks are older than TREES! 🌊🦈
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