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Megalodon Shark (Otodus megalodon) – The Largest Shark EverBasic Information

Scientific Name: Otodus megalodon Lived: About 23 to 3.6 million years ago (Miocene to Pliocene epochs) Size: Estimated 50 to 60 feet (15 to 18 meters) long Weight: 50 to 100+ tons Teeth Size: Up to 7 inches (18 cm) long Diet: Large marine mammals like whales, dolphins, and seals Extinction Cause: Climate change, declining prey, and competition from emerging predators like orcas and great white sharks

Interesting Facts

The name Megalodon means big tooth in Greek. Megalodon teeth have been found on every continent except Antarctica. Their bite force was estimated to be over 40,000 pounds per square inch, making it one of the strongest bites in history. Unlike modern great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), megalodons were much bulkier and had a wider, more powerful jaw. They preferred warmer waters, which contributed to their decline when ocean temperatures cooled.