Monster Sharks: The Paleontological History of Jaws with Dr. Joseph Frederickson, Paleontologist at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
From movies like Jaws and The Meg, sharks are popularly viewed as man-eating monsters. But surprisingly, from the docile whale shark to the tiny, parasitic cookie cutter shark, modern species show a large variation in size and lifestyle. Even though today many are the apex predators in their environment, sharks haven’t always been the top dog of the sea. In this presentation, paleontologist Dr. Joseph Frederickson will take you on a journey to meet some of the unusual ancestors of today’s sharks. Through the discovery of new fossils, you will learn about how and when sharks came to dominate the modern oceans.
This program will last approximately one hour and will be held in the Shattuck Community Room on the first floor of the library. No registration necessary. Please contact the adult services desk with any questions at 920-886-6315.
The Adult Afternoon Program series is sponsored by the Friends of the Neenah Public Library and is free and open to the public.