CretaceousCarnivoreLarge
Carcharodontosaurus
kar-KAR-o-DON-to-SORE-us
"shark-toothed lizard"
Overview
A gigantic carcharodontosaurid from North Africa, among the largest known theropods.
Vital Statistics
Length
13 m
Height
3.8 m
Weight
7 t
Est. Speed
25 km/h
Discovered
1931
Named by
Ernst Stromer
Countries Discovered
MoroccoAlgeriaEgyptNiger
Interesting Facts
Among the largest theropods, rivaling Tyrannosaurus
Its teeth resemble those of great white sharks
The original specimen was destroyed in WWII
Closest Relatives
GiganotosaurusMapusaurusAcrocanthosaurusTyrannotitan