Spinosaurus Was a Good Floater but Lousy Swimmer

Key Takeaways

Recent research suggests that Spinosaurus, contrary to previous beliefs, was not an adept swimmer.

Computer simulations indicate it struggled to stay afloat and was likely too buoyant to dive effectively.

Spinosaurus probably caught fish by wading in shallow water or from the shoreline, similar to modern grizzly bears or herons.

With its huge and prominent back fin, the Spinosaurus is one of the most iconic dinosaurs, in terms of appearance.

You may remember Spinosaurus aegyptiacus as a villain in "Jurassic Park III." In that 2001 movie, the sail-backed carnivore swims up to a barge and attacks the human passengers on the water.

It's a cool action scene, but did Spinosaurus really hunt that way?

A Semiaquatic Dinosaur

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