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Researchers discover ancient predatory, fanged fish that swam in Nova Scotia waters
A research team led by Carleton University's Conrad Wilson has uncovered a new species of ancient predatory fish—Sphyragnathus tyche—shown in this handout illustration, from a fossil found along the Blue Beach cliffs of Nova Scotia. The fossil is the earliest known example of a 'back-fanged' predatory fish. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Hailey Sexsmith (Mandatory Credit)