The Strange Case of the Buzzsaw Jaws

The video explores the mystery of Helicoprion, a prehistoric sea creature, and the challenges paleontologists faced in reconstructing its appearance and understanding its biology. Initially thought to be a shark, new technology revealed it was a type of ratfish. The video highlights the role of fossils, technological advances, and global collaboration in solving paleontological puzzles.

What challenges did paleontologists face in reconstructing the life of Helicoprion?

What are some theories about how Helicoprion might have fed?