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Fossils on Victoria's Beaches: A Prehistoric Treasure Hunt
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Discover Victorias hidden fossil treasures along its surf coast, where families play and researchers uncover whale bones, shark teeth, and remnants from the Oligocene era. Jan Juc beach is a hotspot for Janjucetus, primitive dolphins, and massive penguins, all hunted by a prehistoric shark linked to the megalodon. Victorias geological twists expose rocks from the Cambrian to recent times, making it a fossil hunters paradise just a short drive from Melbourne. Everyday people and experts alike are unearthing Australias first dinosaur claw, shark teeth, and urchins. Ongoing digs at Beaumaris beach and Dinosaur Dreaming yield marine fossils and Cretaceous dinosaurs. Palaeontologists rely on the public to report finds, ensuring these ancient stories endure for science and exploration.
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