The Megalodon was one of the most fearsome creatures in Earth's history. Stretching up to 60 feet in length, it boasted teeth averaging 7 inches and a bite force capable of exerting 41,000 pounds of pressure. Frequently portrayed in fiction, from movies to literature, the legend of this monstrous predator has spread worldwide. Yet, its ties to mythical sea creatures and the mysterious depths of the ocean keep it forever shrouded in the enigma of the deep.
The Megalodon was one of the most fearsome creatures in Earth's history. Stretching up to 60 feet in length, it boasted teeth averaging 7 inches and a bite force capable of exerting 41,000 pounds of pressure. Frequently portrayed in fiction, from movies to literature, the legend of this monstrous predator has spread worldwide. Yet, its ties to mythical sea creatures and the mysterious depths of the ocean keep it forever shrouded in the enigma of the deep.