A shark tooth held up against the sunrise on the ship deck.
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Shark Tooth
Seven shark teeth were collected on several dives during the 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration cruise. The teeth will be analyzed to determine their chemical signatures, which can help scientists better understand changes in the ocean environment over time.

From: A Mega Find: Shark Teeth from the Deep Waters of the Cook Islands
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration