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Megalodon, Otodus megalodon
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/otodus-megalodon/

The Megalodon, meaning 'giant tooth', is an extinct species of mackerel shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago.

Published 27 April 2022

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Shark Skeleton
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/shark-skeleton/

A 1.8m long skeleton was hauled up on a bottom set line from a depth of approximately 150 m in the Tathra Canyons off Tathra New South Wales in 2003.

Published 11 November 2010

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Hexanchidae - Sixgill Sharks
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/hexanchidae-sixgill-sharks/

Explore images and fact sheets of the hexanchid fishes on the site.

Published 29 March 2019

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Marine vandal has a gutful!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/marine-vandal-has-a-gutful/

Emails from a research vessel in the middle of the Pacific tell of a small shark whose 'taste' for fresh sashimi led to its capture.

Published 12 April 2013

Ichthyology shark blog

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru and add-on VR experience.

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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