Rabbit Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 We found this specimen today on the beach at Chincoteague Island, Virginia, USA. It's about 25 cm long and has a spongy looking interior. My first thought on seeing on the beach from far away was that it was a fin. Some edges are smooth suggesting that shape. But up close it's hard as a rock. Anyone know what this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fossil_finder_ Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 looks like a cetacean bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemipristis Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Cetacean bone, possibly a rib section 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' George Santayana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thanks! Looks like I was on the right track. I had someone suggest a transverse process from a whale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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