A partial skeleton of Carcharias cuspidatus (Agassiz, 1843) (Chondrichthyes, Carchariidae) including embryos from the Oligocene of Germany

A partial skeleton of a pregnant shark with nine embryos was found in the clay pit of the Grube Unterfeld (“Frauenweiler”) locality near Rauenberg (Oligocene, Rupelian; Baden-Württemberg, southern Germany). The shark is identified as Carcharias cuspidatus (Agassiz, 1843). The cranium with upper and lower dentition, the majority of the vertebral column, parts of the pectoral fins, the dorsal fins, a pelvic fin, an anal fin and caudal fin, as well as skin patches with dermal denticles of the adult specimen and remains of the embryos are described and illustrated.