Megalodon Overview
Otodus megalodon was the largest shark—and likely one of the most powerful apex predators—to ever exist. Living from the Miocene through the Pliocene, this massive shark dominated ancient oceans with a global distribution and a wide ranging diet that included whales and large marine mammals.
Our understanding of Megalodon continues to evolve through new fossil discoveries and modern analytical techniques. From tooth morphology and isotope analysis, to nursery site identification and extinction models, each piece of research helps reconstruct the life of this extraordinary predator. The articles below break down each major aspect of Megalodon science into focused, fully cited, in-depth guides.
