The Tale of Otodus: A Shark’s Journey to Stone
In ancient seas where the waters gleam,
Swam Otodus, the shark of dreams.
With teeth like daggers, sharp and bright,
It ruled the ocean, a fearsome sight.
From dawn to dusk, it danced with grace,
Through coral gardens, it roamed the space.
Gliding swiftly with fish in a whirl,
A predator perfect, the ocean's pearl.
In schools they gathered, shimmering scales,
But Otodus was swift, it could sail
Through waves and currents, a sleek, silver dart,
A hunter by nature, with nature’s art.
But time is tricky, as currents change,
The oceans shifted, vast and strange.
The warm waters cooled, the food grew thin,
And the great Otodus faced a trial of sin.
It battled the currents, it fought for breath,
But nature, relentless, can lead to death.
It sank to the ocean floor, so deep,
In silent darkness, it finally slept.
As years turned to ages, and ages to stone,
The body of Otodus lay all alone.
Layers of silt, like blankets, fell down,
Covering the shark in a soft, earthy gown.
Through pressure and time, a magic took place,
Fossils emerged, a familiar face.
Its teeth now a treasure, a story to tell,
Of a mighty shark, that once swam so well.
Now in museums, on display for all,
Otodus whispers its ancient call.
A reminder to us of the life that was lived,
In oceans so grand, where nature forgives.
So when you see fossils, remember the tale,
Of sharks like Otodus, and their ocean trail.
From life to stone, a journey so grand,
A dance through the ages, in sea and in sand.