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 …

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 ever lived.

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 …

How big is a megalodon shark? 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 …

The shadow swims closer, revealing itself to be a shark—an incredibly massive shark. Weighing as much as 30 large great white sharks, the megalodon is one frightening-looking fish. Luckily,...

6 days ago · The Otodus megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived, a colossal predator that dominated the world’s oceans during the Cenozoic Era, from roughly 23 to 3.6 million years ago. The …

This gigantic, now-extinct shark lived millions of years ago and is considered to be the largest shark to ever live in our oceans and one of the largest fish ever recorded.

May 27, 2024 · The megalodon shark has intrigued scientists and the public alike with its nearly unfathomable size and power. Once ruling the ancient oceans, this prehistoric predator is often cited …

Mar 1, 2023 · 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.

Mar 14, 2025 · For decades, the image of megalodon has loomed large in our collective imagination—a monstrous version of today’s great white shark, a bulked-up, torpedo-shaped beast with an endless …