Megalodon tends to dominate conversations about prehistoric ocean predators. Its massive jaws and oversized teeth have turned it into a pop-culture icon that feels almost mythical. Yet during the ...

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Few creatures spark the imagination quite like the megalodon. This prehistoric shark, estimated to have reached lengths of up to 60 feet, once ruled the oceans with unmatched power. Its fossilised ...