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Carcharodon Megalodon.

Recovered from 1,312.3 ft deep in the Pacific Ocean north of New Caledonia.

Megalodon meaning “Big Tooth” in Greek was a giant shark and was a super- predator meaning they have no predators of their own, residing at the top of the food chain. They have a crucial role in maintaining the health of their ecosystems. They were 52- 67 feet in length and 47- 103 metric tons in weight placing them as the largest and most powerful shark in vertebrate history.

Description

Carcharodon Megalodon.

Recovered from 1,312.3 ft deep in the Pacific Ocean north of New Caledonia.

Megalodon meaning “Big Tooth” in Greek was a giant shark and was a super- predator meaning they have no predators of their own, residing at the top of the food chain. They have a crucial role in maintaining the health of their ecosystems. They were 52- 67 feet in length and 47- 103 metric tons in weight placing them as the largest and most powerful shark in vertebrate history.

Additional information

Date

Miocene Period: 15 – 20 Million Years Ago

Fossil

Y

Dimensions

5" x 4" x 1/2"