Megalodons might have been longer and thinner than previously thought, according to a new study. The enormous, extinct sharks, scientists now say, grew to between 54 and 80 feet long and weighed about ...

A new study proposes that the massive ancient shark was built more slenderly than a great white. But not all paleontologists ...

The now-extinct megalodon shark may have been larger than first believed, reaching lengths of 80 feet (24.3 meters), according to a new study published in Palaeontologia Electronica last week. This is ...

New research suggests that the prehistoric megalodon, the biggest shark known to have existed, was even larger than we ...

Megalodon was likely a long, streamlined predator, not a bulky giant. Scientists compared its bones with modern sharks.

“On the other hand, teeth are very hard, so they’re durable.” Megalodon produced new teeth throughout its life, helping make these fossils a fairly common find. Along with teeth, the ...

But the new study, conducted by researchers in 28 countries, found the megalodon could have reached a whopping 80 feet in length, roughly the size of two school buses. The study helps confirm ...

If there’s anywhere Team Lemon (formerly Team Mako) and Team Great White may find common ground, it’s megalodon speed. Rather ...

The giant extinct shark species known as the megalodon has captured the interest of scientists and the general public alike, ...

Fifteen million years ago, now-extinct species of dolphins, whales and large sea cows roamed the world’s oceans, topping the underwater food chain. Yet back then, any one of these creatures ...

A new study suggests that the megalodon wasn't as stocky as the great white shark, and that it could have reached over 24 m (80 ft) in length. As is the case with other prehistoric sharks ...