New research suggests that the prehistoric megalodon, the biggest shark known to have existed, was even larger than we thought.

Megalodon may have been up to 80 feet long, but the colossal extinct shark was also probably thinner than scientists previously thought, according to a new study.

Ancient Megalodon Sharks Were Longer Than School Buses and Could Eat a Killer Whale in Just 5 Bites: Study Ancient species have always been a popular area of study for experts. The examinations ...

The study also sheds light on other aspects of the megalodon’s biology. A 24.3-meter individual would have weighed around 94 ...

MEGALODON may have grown to a staggering 80 feet in length – and weighted 94 tons. The staggering size of the prehistoric killing machine has been revealed in a study that reveals what the ocean ...

The giant extinct shark species known as the megalodon has captured the interest of scientists and the general public alike, even inspiring the 2018 blockbuster film The Meg. The species lived ...

A new study suggests that the megalodon wasn't as stocky as the great white shark, and that it could have reached over 24 m (80 ft) in length. As is the case with other prehistoric sharks ...

Few prehistoric monsters capture the imagination quite like the megalodon. From natural history museums to the silver screen, this colossal shark, which went extinct over three million years ago ...

But not all paleontologists agree. This illustration of megalodon may be wrong. The ancient predatory shark went extinct around 3.6 million years ago and has been compared to modern great white ...

For context, adult human vertebrae are roughly 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter. Neither shark backbone specimens were found with the massive, serrated teeth associated with megalodon ...