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Xenacanthus
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/xenacanthus/

The Xenacanthus is a genus of prehistoric sharks.

Published 27 April 2022

ancient sharks fish Prehistoric shark Sharks exhibition
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

ancient sharks fish Prehistoric shark Sharks exhibition
Meet the Experts – Sharks
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/virtual-excursions/meet-the-experts-sharks/

In this on demand virtual excursion, students heard from three NSW Department of Primary Industries scientists on what is being done to protect our sharks, how the environments they live in can best be managed, and how humans can stay safe when entering their habitats.

Published 18 April 2023

secondary classroom activity virtual excursion meet the expert shark Sharks
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

shark skeleton

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
On now

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO<sup>®</sup> worlds in <i>RELICS: A New World Rises</i>, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO<sup>®</sup> Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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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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