- Megalodon - Wikipedia
Otodus 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 Early Pliocene epochs
- Megalodon | Size, Fossil, Teeth, Facts | Britannica
megalodon, (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
- The Megalodon | Smithsonian Ocean
The megalodon is the largest shark to have ever lived in the world’s ocean Like other sharks, they had streamlined yet powerful bodies built to efficiently cut through the water
- Megalodon: Facts about the long-gone, giant shark - Live Science
The megalodon, which went extinct millions of years ago, was the largest shark ever to prowl the oceans and one of the largest fish on record
- Megalodon: The truth about the largest shark that ever lived
Does megalodon still exist? Our fossil fish expert Emma Bernard cuts through the hype and reveals facts about the largest shark that ever lived, from size and diet to its awe-inspiring teeth and where to find them
- Megalodon: The largest shark that ever lived just got larger . . .
Exactly how large megalodon was in real life is a long-standing mystery — no complete fossils have ever been discovered But now, to Shimada’s own surprise, his most recent research suggests
- Megalodon facts and photos | National Geographic Kids
The most famous prehistoric shark, Carcharocles megalodon, nicknamed megalodon or megatooth, ruled the seas from about 17 million years ago up to almost three million years ago
- All About the Megalodon, Shark Giant of Prehistoric Times
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
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