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  1. 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...

  2. 10 Interesting Facts About Megalodon - ThoughtCo

    May 6, 2025 · Not only was Megalodon the biggest prehistoric shark that ever lived; it was the largest marine predator in the history of the planet, vastly outweighing both the modern Great White Shark …

  3. Megalodon | Size, Fossil, Teeth, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 10, 2025 · 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.

  4. Megalodon - Wikipedia

    Otodus 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 …

  5. The Megalodon | Smithsonian Ocean

    Carcharocles megalodon was once the most fearsome predator to reign the seas. This ancient shark lived roughly 23 to 3.6 million years ago in nearly every corner of the ocean. Roughly up to 3 times …

  6. Megalodon: The truth about the largest shark that ever lived

    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.

  7. 10 Fascinating Facts About Megalodons - A-Z Animals

    May 23, 2025 · In this article we will explore 10 incredible megalodon facts. How much do you know about this ancient shark species? Find out here!

  8. 60 Massive Megalodon Facts About the Biggest Shark Ever - Facts.net

    May 28, 2024 · The megalodon ruled the oceans millions of years ago as the largest shark species that ever lived. Nicknamed “The Meg”, these gargantuan hunters are long extinct, but still remain relevant …

  9. Megalodon: Facts about the long-gone, giant shark - Live Science

    Mar 1, 2023 · While the popular 2018 movie, "The Meg," pits modern humans against an enormous megalodon sharks, it's actually more than likely that the beast died out before humans even evolved. …

  10. Megalodon Facts For Kids & Adults: The World's Biggest Ever Shark

    Oct 15, 2018 · Megalodon facts for kids & adults: pictures & in-depth information on the biggest shark ever to have lived on Earth. The megalodon is an extinct species of shark that lived from around 15.9 …