Some Megalodons Reached 80 Feet—But They Weren’t Built Like Great Whites, Research Suggests

Researchers refined their size estimates of the prehistoric shark by studying the bodily proportions of 165 other shark species.

Mar 10, 2025 - 00:05
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Some Megalodons Reached 80 Feet—But They Weren’t Built Like Great Whites, Research Suggests
An artistic illustration of an Otodus megalodon next to a diver.

Researchers refined their size estimates of the prehistoric shark by studying the bodily proportions of 165 other shark species.