Forget everything you thought you knew about sharks! Journey 360 million years into the past to meet Forget everything you thought you knew about sharks! Journey 360 million years into the past to meet Xenacanthus – an incredible prehistoric river predator that was part eel, part mystery, and a true ancient survivor. Armed with a unique 'head-spear' and living for over 150 million years, this creature witnessed the rise of dinosaurs and endured Earth's deadliest apocalypses. Discover the story of one of history's most bizarre and resilient lost world inhabitants. 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exciting content about the prehistoric giants #Paleontology #Prehistoric #LostWorlds #Xenacanthus #DevonianPeriod Video Chapters: 00:00 Primordial Earth 00:11 The Devonian: Age of Fishes 00:26 Meet Xenacanthus: The Ancient Shark 00:42 Anatomy of a Survivor 01:08 Life in the Devonian Waters 01:35 A World of Firsts 02:02 The Enigmatic Spine 02:51 A Reign Through Eons 03:23 Enduring the Great Dying 03:47 Across Geologic Time 04:11 The Fossil Legacy 04:51 Echoes of the Past ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👋 Hey everyone! If you enjoy our YouTube content, don't forget to connect with us on social media! Let's stay curious together and explore more wonders of the world! 🌎 Follow us on Facebook: / dr.quirkcuriouscuriosities Join us on Instagram: / dr.quirk_curious_curiosities Chat with us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dr.quirk_cur... Connect with us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/@curiouscuriosities....