In Depth
Sarcoprion appears to have been a similar kind of shark as the bizarre Helicoprion, but instead of having a circular ‘tooth-whorl’ like Helicoprion, Sarcoprion had more of a semi-circular whorl set upon its lower jaw. Sarcoprion may have rubbed this feature against prey that was pressed against the upper jaw, the lower teeth cutting through in a saw like manner.
Further Reading
– On new or little known Edestidae from the Permian and Triassic of East Greenland, E. Nielsen – 1952.
