Megalodon - Wikipedia Otodus megalodon ( ˈ m ɛ ɡ əl ə d ɒ n 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 Fossils attributed to megalodon have been found dating from the early Miocene Epoch (which began 23 03 million years ago) to the end of the Pliocene Epoch (2
Megalodon: The truth about the largest shark that ever lived How big is a megalodon shark? 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 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 The colossal
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 Their tailfin undulated side to side and they breathed through gill slits on either side of their head
10 Interesting Facts About Megalodon - ThoughtCo Megalodon was the largest marine predator, even bigger than the great white shark and giant reptiles Megalodon had the most powerful bite ever, even stronger than a T Rex's bite Megalodon's teeth, once called 'tongue stones,' were found all over the world in ancient times
Megalodon Shark Facts: Habitat, Hunting Behavior, The . . . - Shark Sider Like Great White Sharks, Megalodon Sharks were built to be incredible hunters They had strong, powerful jaws with an estimated bite force of 11-18 tons (9 9-16 3 tones) They have massive teeth that grew to 7 ¾ in (19 6 cm) in length in 46 rows
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
What Is a Megalodon? Facts About One of the Biggest Sharks in History . . . The mighty megalodon keeps its crown as one of the largest sharks to have ever lived It was an apex predator of prehistory, reigning the seas and raining teeth on ocean floors, until its ultimate extinction around a couple million years ago