What evidence is there of the megalodon?

What evidence is there of the megalodon?

We have other evidence of megalodon’s feeding habits in the form of fossilised whale bones. Some of these have been found with the cut marks of megalodon teeth etched in the surface. Others even include the tips of teeth broken off in the bone during a feeding frenzy that occurred millions of years ago.

Was the megalodon discovered by a fossil?

Fossils attributed to megalodon have been found dating from the early Miocene Epoch (which began 23.03 million years ago) to the end of the Pliocene Epoch (2.58 million years ago).

Where are megalodon fossils found?

Megalodon fossils have been found in shallow tropical and temperate seas on the coasts and continental shelf regions of every continent except Antarctica. The North and South Carolina coasts are known as hotspots for finding the teeth.

How big is a megalodon poop?

Aside from teeth and some vertebrae, we also have specimens of their feces. The fossilized feces, called coprolites, are shaped like a spiral. This indicates that the megalodons likely had a spiral valve, a part of the intestines present in modern-day sharks. One coprolite was measured to be 5.5 in (14 cm) in length.

Does megalodon still exist?

Megalodon is NOT alive today, it went extinct around 3.5 million years ago. Go to the Megalodon Shark Page to learn the real facts about the largest shark to ever live, including the actual research about it’s extinction.

Is megalodon real or fake?

The question isn’t necessarily whether Megalodon is real or fake, but whether the ancient shark still exists. Mermaid fans were in an uproar when Animal Planet aired “Mermaids: The Body Found” and “Mermaids: The New Evidence,” since the mockumentary, or fake documentary, was presented as real.

Did Megalodon really exist?

The megalodon was actually a very large type of shark. Just as we observe many types of sharks in our oceans today, megalodon was a type of shark that was very common in pre-Flood oceans. In fact, megalodon could possibly still exist today! The largest known carnivorous fish to have inhabited the sea is the Carcharodon megalodon.

Are there any full skeletons of megalodon?

The confirmed megalodon skeleton and by far the most complete megalodon remains ever found. It was in a private collection but now resides in Zürich’s Sauriersmuseum.

How big is a megalodon compared to human?

How big was a megalodon compared to a human? Its tail would have been as long as 3.85 meters (12.6 feet) and its fin would have stood at 1.62 meters in length (5.3 feet) — the height of a human adult. Measuring an estimated 1.6 meters (5.3 feet), the megalodon’s fin was as tall as an adult human.