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  • 20 August, 2022

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Megalodon

Megalodon

According to research, ancient Megalodon sharks were able to devour a whale in a few bites.

About Megalodon

  • Otodus megalodon is its scientific name.
  • It is a mackerel shark species that were extinct millions of years ago.
  • In the past 23 million to 2.6 million years, it inhabited the waters.
  • It was the biggest shark to ever traverse the oceans of the planet.

Description

  • Around 70 tonnes, or the equivalent of 10 elephants, would have been the weight of the enormous transoceanic predator.
  • Its typical cruising speed was higher than that of modern sharks.
  • It was capable of migrating over several oceans.
  • It was roughly 50 feet from nose to tail, making it larger than a school bus.
  • Today's great white sharks, in contrast, can reach a maximum length of about 15 feet.

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