Megalodon

Megalodon sp.

Miocene 🍖 Omnivore
a number of teeth
was formally
Length
15.00m (49ft)
Height
4.30m (14ft)
Weight
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Speed
0 km/h (0 mph)
Intelligence
Medium
Social Behavior
Solitary

Description

Megalodon dates back around 20 million years to the Miocene period, and is one of the largest sharks ever to have existed - growing up to 15 meters in length and 50 tons in weight. Its name, which translates as ‘big tooth’ is self-explanatory: Megalodon has six rows of teeth that could grow up to seven inches in length.

: Miocene ( - )

: Unknown climate

Fun Facts

This was one of the largest of its kind!

Diet Details

Diet: Shark, Shoal

: Both plants and meat
: Mixed teeth for varied diet
: Opportunistic feeder
: Plants and small animals
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Omnivore

Videos

Megalodon Documentary 1

Documentary

Size Comparison


1.7m (5.6ft)

Megalodon
4.30m (14ft)

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