
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 …
Megalodon | Size, Fossil, Teeth, & Facts | Britannica
Mar 24, 2025 · megalodon, (Carcharocles megalodon), member of an extinct species of megatooth shark (Otodontidae) that is considered to be the largest shark, as well as the …
The Megalodon - Smithsonian Ocean
This ancient shark lived roughly 23 to 3.6 million years ago in nearly every corner of the ocean. Roughly up to 3 times the length of a modern-day great white shark, it is the largest shark to …
Megalodon: the truth about the largest shark that ever lived
How big is a megalodon shark? Does megalodon still exist? Museum fossil fish expert Emma Bernard cuts through the hype and reveals facts about the largest shark that ever lived, from …
The Why and How of the Megalodon Extinction (What Killed the Giant Shark)
How did one of the largest apex predators on planet Earth go extinct? Check out today's new epic video where we explain how the Megalodon actually died off. What killed off this giant shark for...
Could the megalodon still exist today? - Live Science
Jun 15, 2023 · From 20 million to 3.6 million years ago, Earth's oceans were dominated by an enormous species of shark called the megalodon. The scientific name, Otodus megalodon, …
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 …
Megalodon: Facts about the long-gone, giant shark | Live Science
Mar 1, 2023 · Megalodon was the largest shark ever documented and one of the largest fish on record. It died out about 2.6 million years ago.
10 Interesting Facts About Megalodon - ThoughtCo
Apr 25, 2019 · Not only was Megalodon the biggest prehistoric shark that ever lived; it was the largest marine predator in the history of the planet, vastly outweighing both the modern Great …
Megalodon: Scientists Reveal a Crucial Surprise About The Mega-Shark
Mar 10, 2025 · "Rather than resembling an oversized great white shark, it was actually more like an enormous lemon shark, with a more slender, elongated body. That shape makes a lot more …