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  1. Megalodon - Wikipedia

    While regarded as one of the largest and most powerful predators to have ever lived, megalodon is only known from fragmentary remains, and its appearance and maximum size are uncertain. …

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

    Dec 2, 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 …

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

    Does megalodon still exist? 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 …

  4. Could the megalodon still exist today? - Live Science

    Jun 15, 2023 · Megalodon once dominated Earth's oceans. Despite vanishing from the fossil record millions of years ago, rumors persist that these gigantic sharks are still alive.

  5. Are Megalodons real? – The Institute for Environmental Research …

    Nov 7, 2025 · Despite the scientific consensus on Megalodon’s extinction, persistent myths and misinformation circulate, often fueled by sensationalized media and a lack of scientific …

  6. The Megalodon | Smithsonian Ocean

    The 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.

  7. Are Megalodons Still Alive? A Look at the Evidence

    Aug 26, 2025 · Scientific consensus firmly establishes that the Megalodon is extinct. The primary evidence for this conclusion lies in the fossil record, which shows no reliable Megalodon fossils …

  8. A Real Megalodon Shark: Facts, Myths, and History Explained

    Discover the fascinating truth about the real megalodon, the prehistoric giant shark that once dominated ancient oceans. Explore its massive size, powerful bite, extinction facts, and myths …

  9. Are Megalodons Real? Exploring the Truth Behind the Ancient …

    Mar 13, 2024 · Megalodons went extinct about 3.6 million years ago, and scientists have found no evidence they still exist, as they lived in shallow, warm seas not the deep ocean.

  10. Is megalodon still alive? - Natural History Museum

    Is the largest shark to ever live really gone or is it secretly hiding in a deep, dark, unexplored part of the ocean? Examine the modern megalodon myth and the weigh up the evidence.