The Megalodon - Smithsonian Ocean
WEBModern research shows that the megalodon is most closely related to mako sharks, not to the Great White. Every shark, including the megalodon, has several rows of teeth lining its jaw. Unlike people, who have a limited number of teeth in their lifetime, sharks constantly shed their teeth and replace them with new ones.
Megalodon | Size, Fossil, Teeth, & Facts | Britannica
WEBmegalodon, (Carcharocles megalodon), member of an extinct species of megatooth shark (Otodontidae) that is considered to be the largest shark, as well as the largest fish, that ever lived.
Megalodon - Wikipedia
WEBOtodus megalodon (/ ˈmɛɡələdɒn / MEG-əl-ə-don; meaning "big tooth"), commonly known as megalodon, is an extinct species of giant mackerel shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago (Mya), from the Early Miocene to the Pliocene epochs.
What Is a Megalodon? Facts About One of the Biggest Sharks in …
WEBJan 16, 2024 · A megalodon's giant jaws, containing about 276 sharp and serrated teeth, were the perfect weapons for chomping on blubbery marine mammals. One tooth was about the size of a human hand, measuring up to seven inches long.
Megalodon Shark Facts and Information - FossilGuy.com
WEBWith teeth that could reach over 7 inches and a body more massive than a T-Rex, Megatooth sharks, particularly Otodus Megalodon, are undoubtedly the most infamous of all prehistoric sharks. This shark could eat Jaws in one bite!
The Real Science Behind the Megalodon | Smithsonian
WEBAug 3, 2018 · The true story of the megalodon may not culminate in a jaw-dropping showdown of man versus shark—but its legacy is no less cinematic. In its heyday, the megalodon was a force to be reckoned with.
All About the Megalodon, Shark Giant of Prehistoric Times
WEBMay 27, 2024 · The megalodon shark has intrigued scientists and the public alike with its nearly unfathomable size and power. Once ruling the ancient oceans, this prehistoric predator is often cited as the largest shark to have ever lived and even inspired a Jason Statham movie franchise.
Megalodon: the truth about the largest shark that ever lived
WEBIt is estimated that its jaw would span 2.7 by 3.4 metres wide, easily big enough to swallow two adult people side-by-side. These jaws were lined with 276 teeth, and studies reconstructing the shark's bite force suggest that it may have been one of the most powerful predators ever to have existed.
Megalodon May Be Extinct, but There’s a Life-size One at the ...
WEBJul 29, 2019 · Mockumentaries on Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week have prompted conspiracy theories that megalodon is somehow still surviving in the deep sea, evading detection.
Megalodon Size: How Big Was The Megalodon Shark?
WEBThe Megalodon has been compared to the whale shark (around 12.65 metres, or close to 41.50 feet) and the scientific community has determined that Megalodon was larger, based on both weight and length.