The megalodon, which went extinct millions of years ago, was the largest shark ever to prowl the oceans and one of the largest fish on record. The scientific name, Otodus megalodon, means "giant tooth ...

Even among its extinct relatives, Megalodon was unequalled in length and mass. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Megalodon was the ...

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Fossils have a way of captivating everyone, no matter their profession or the species unearthed, but there’s something about Megalodon that grips the imagination like no other. Fossilized shark teeth ...