Meet the Real Sea Monster: Scientists redisvoered Giant 79-Foot Megalodon fossils
What Happened
Scientists have rediscovered long-lost Megalodon vertebrae that were thought to have disappeared decades ago. Analysis of the fossils confirms that the prehistoric shark may have grown to around 24 meters (79-80 feet) in length, making it one of the largest predators ever to swim the oceans.
Key Takeaways
The rediscovered fossils strengthen evidence that Megalodon was far larger than most modern sharks, could have lived for nearly a century, and may have given birth to pups as long as 12 feet.