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How do megalodons eat?

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Based on studies of fossilized teeth, scientists estimate that the megalodon, a prehistoric shark, measured 52 feet long and had jaws large enough to consume a rhino. The megalodon would dwarf the modern grizzly bear or great white shark. read more

Fossil evidence shows that the Megalodon primarily fed on large marine mammals including whales, dolphins, sea lions, dugongs (sea cows), as well as sea turtles and large fish. read more

The megalodon had a mouth filled with teeth to eat its prey. There were a total of six rows of teeth, including rows of 24 on the top and 22 on the bottom of its jaws for an average total of 276 teeth in most specimens. read more

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