Rare, nearly complete fossil reveals 'giant among Jurassic sharks' - CNET

The University of Vienna described the fossilized Asteracanthus as "an exceptionally well-preserved skeleton" in a statement on Thursday.

This image shows illustrations and a photo of the fossilized Asteracanthus shark, which was found as a nearly complete skeleton.

The extinct shark, part of a group known as hybodontiformes, is a close relative of modern sharks