Carcharodontosaurus, meaning “shark-toothed lizard,” was a genus of large carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 100 to 94 million years ago. Known for its immense size and formidable teeth resembling those of a shark, Carcharodontosaurus was one of the largest predatory dinosaurs, measuring up to 40 feet in length and weighing several tons. Fossil remains  have been discovered in various parts of North Africa, including Morocco and Algeria. This apex predator likely preyed on large herbivorous dinosaurs, wielding its powerful jaws and serrated teeth to hunt and dominate the prehistoric landscape.

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Here are 10 fun facts about Carcharodontosaurus:

1. Its name means “shark-toothed lizard”: The name comes from the Greek karcharodon (shark tooth) and sauros (lizard), due to its shark-like, serrated teeth.
2. It was one of the largest theropods: Carcharodontosaurus could reach lengths of 40–45 feet and weigh up to 15 tons, rivaling T. rex and Giganotosaurus in size.
3. It lived in North Africa: This predator roamed the lush floodplains of what is now northern Africa during the mid-Cretaceous period (about 100–93 million years ago).
4. Its teeth were massive: Some of its teeth were up to 8 inches long, with sharp serrations perfect for tearing through flesh.
5. It had a powerful bite, but not the strongest: While its bite was strong, it wasn’t as powerful as that of the T. rex. It relied more on slicing flesh than crushing bones.
6. Its skull was enormous: The skull of Carcharodontosaurus could measure up to 5.2 feet long, making it one of the largest theropod skulls ever discovered.
7. It competed with Spinosaurus: Both massive predators lived in the same region, though Carcharodontosaurus may have hunted on land while Spinosaurus likely hunted in water.
8. It hunted enormous prey: Carcharodontosaurus likely fed on massive herbivores like Paralititan and Ouranosaurus, using its size and sharp teeth to overpower them.
9. Its fossils were destroyed during WWII: The original fossils, discovered in the 1920s, were destroyed during the bombing of Munich in 1944. New specimens were discovered decades later.
10. It was closely related to Giganotosaurus: Both belonged to the Carcharodontosauridae family, known for their massive size and shark-like teeth.

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