When Sharks Swam the Great Plains

The video explores the Western Interior Seaway, an ancient ocean that once split North America. It discusses its formation, the diverse marine life it hosted, and how predators coexisted through niche partitioning. The video also covers the decline of the Seaway and its lasting impact on the region's geology.

What evidence do paleontologists have regarding the interactions between different marine predators?

Discuss the changes in sea levels during the Cretaceous period and their impact on the Western Interior Seaway.

What are some examples of the types of fossils found in the Western Interior Seaway?

How did the Western Interior Seaway influence the geology of present-day North America?