''Palaeocarcharias'' is an extinct genus of
shark, known from the Middle-Late
Jurassic of Europe. It has only a single named species, ''P. stromeri,'' which is known from exceptionally preserved specimens from the Late Jurassic (
Tithonian
In the geological timescale, the Tithonian is the latest age of the Late Jurassic Epoch and the uppermost stage of the Upper Jurassic Series. It spans the time between 152.1 ± 4 Ma and 145.0 ± 4 Ma (million years ago). It is preceded by the K ...
) of Germany. Morphologically, it closely resembles
carpet sharks (Orectolobiformes),
and is around in total body length.
However, it shares greater similarities in tooth development with
mackerel sharks (Lamniformes), including the absence of orthodentine, and is now considered to be the earliest known member of the Lamniformes.
References
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Lamniformes
Prehistoric cartilaginous fish genera