Ancient humans relied on shark meat for sustenance in Oman

Feb 11, 2026, 4:48 PM10

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Ancient humans relied on shark meat for sustenance in Oman

Archaeologists discovered a megalithic tomb in Wadi Nafūn, Oman, dating back to the 5th millennium B.C.
Stable isotope analysis of tooth samples revealed that ancient populations likely consumed shark meat.
The findings suggest a highly adaptive subsistence strategy among Neolithic communities, with implications for understanding prehistoric cultures.

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