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.
Biggest sharks in the world - Live Science
WEBJul 5, 2022 · The largest thresher shark ever recorded was 24.9 feet (7.6 m) long, and the heaviest weighed more than 750 pounds (340 kg), according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.
14 Largest Great White Sharks ever recorded - Our Planet
WEBOct 31, 2022 · So, what is the largest great white shark ever recorded? There is no clear winner, but there are a few candidates (and a lot of disputes, too): Top 14 Largest great white sharks ever recorded 1. The Cuba Shark (1945) [Claimed length: 6.4 meters/21 feet]
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.
The Ten Largest Sharks In History
WEBFascinated with big sharks? Here is a rundown of the ten largest sharks, both extinct and still living, to ever swim in our oceans.
Megalodon: the truth about the largest shark that ever lived
WEBHow 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 size and diet to its awe-inspiring teeth and where to find them.
How world's largest shark, the megalodon, became terrifying …
WEBAug 3, 2023 · The megalodon holds the record for the largest shark ever, making it the ultimate apex predator. The extinct animal is one of the largest fish to ever live on Earth, and it’s believed to have reached up to 20 m (65 ft) long.
Megalodon: Facts about the long-gone, giant shark - Live Science
WEBMar 1, 2023 · 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.
The Megalodon - Smithsonian Ocean
WEBThe 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 …
Megalodon, the largest shark ever, may have been a long, …
WEBJan 21, 2024 · The largest shark discovered to date — the monstrous Otodus megalodon — may have been a sleek, long-bodied leviathan. A fresh look at the extinct predator’s fossilized remains suggests its...