How many megalodons were there?

1 Megalodon, 2 Megalodon, 700,000 Megalodon.
Based on its size (you can see how this is done on my Kaiju post) we would expect global numbers, if we assume the largest Megalodon females get is 65.5 tons, of near ~700,000-1.5 million.
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Is there only one megalodon?

Extinction of a mega shark

We know that megalodon had become extinct by the end of the Pliocene (2.6 million years ago), when the planet entered a phase of global cooling. Precisely when the last megalodon died is not known, but new evidence suggests that it was at least 3.6 million years ago.
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How many Megalodons were there in the Meg?

It also should be noted, The Meg already included two megalodons, though the ending implied even more had escaped from the trench following the first. It sounds like after several years, The Meg 2 is finally picking up steam.
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Could a megalodon still be alive?

As mentioned, megalodons went extinct an estimated 1.6 million years ago. But some people are not satisfied with this and are convinced that they might still exist. Unfortunately, some documentaries (that used fake footage) have many people completely convinced that they're still hiding in the ocean.
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Are we sure Megalodons are extinct?

This rare find came from the ancient Otodus megalodon, the largest shark to ever glide through Earth's oceans. Though movies continue to stoke the conspiracy that these nearly 60-foot-long beasts still lurk in the inky depths, the megalodon is unquestionably extinct.
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Did They Find a Living Megalodon In the Mariana Trench?



Is megalodon still alive in 2022?

Since these fictional documentaries, where science was removed and fiction was inserted are fairly popular, many people now believe that megalodon is still alive. The answer to the megalodon question is a resounding NO. Megalodon went extinct around 3.5 million years ago.
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What killed the titanoboa?

Climate change contributed to the disappearance and extinction of most of Titanoboa. The declining global temperatures favored the emergence of smaller snakes. Larger reptiles were slowly erased and smaller snakes and other reptiles too over their places in the ecosystem.
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What killed off the megalodon?

Megalodon from 'The Meg' was killed off by great white sharks, study suggests | The Independent.
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Is Deep Blue Still Alive 2021?

This massive great white shark is said to be around 50 years old. Researchers say that she will continue to grow in size over time, though at a much slower pace than before. As with most female great whites and great white sharks in general, Deep Blue has an estimated life expectancy of around 70 years.
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Is the MEG real?

The Meg was real and it was absolutely massive, scientists say | Metro News.
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Was Jaws a megalodon?

A new study from the University of Bristol and Swansea University has calculated the total body size of the Otodus megalodon - the distant ancestor of the great white shark depicted in hit blockbuster, Jaws, in 1975.
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Will there be the MEG 2?

A summer action movie in the water is the perfect way to end the summer season and we've been waiting long enough for a sequel to The Meg! Meg 2: The Trench hits theaters on August 4, 2023, and if it's as exciting as the first, we're in for quite the ride.
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How much is a megalodon tooth worth?

Megalodon shark teeth can be valuable depending on their size. Fossil website FossilEra allows people to buy and sell megalodon teeth, and while some examples can go for a few hundred dollars, others, such as a serrated 6.21-inch tooth, are valued at nearly $3,000.
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What would happen if megalodon was still alive?

For starters, if megalodon sharks still roamed our oceans, the last place they'd be going would be the Mariana Trench! Megalodons were warm water mammals, so the frigid temperatures of the Mariana Trench would make it impossible for them to survive there.
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Is megalodon bigger than Blue Whale?

Blue whales are larger and heavier than a megalodon.
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How big is Phred the shark?

They're investigating rumors that Phred has been spotted once again in the waters of New Zealand and that he's gotten bigger. When he was last seen, he was measured at a whopping 18 feet - at least four feet larger than the average male great white shark.
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What is the biggest shark alive today?

The largest is the whale shark, which has been known to get as large as 18 meters (60 feet).
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What to do if a shark is circling you?

Sharks typically attempt to circle behind you to take a bite, so they will feel less comfortable if you keep an eye on them. Keep calm and slowly back away. If none of the above options are viable, you should fight back and focus your attacks on the shark's eyes and gills because of the areas' sensitivity.
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What sharks are friendly?

The 10 Least Dangerous Sharks
  • Whale Sharks. Though Whale Sharks are the largest shark in the ocean, Whale Sharks present no threat to humans. ...
  • Nurse Sharks. Nurse Sharks are the couch potatoes of the ocean. ...
  • Basking Sharks. ...
  • Leopard Sharks. ...
  • Angel Sharks. ...
  • Bamboo Sharks. ...
  • Goblin Shark. ...
  • Greenland Shark.
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Did megalodon live with dinosaurs?

Even though megalodons and dinosaurs are both extinct, they never coexisted. The dinosaurs died out about 66 million years ago. Megalodons came later. The oldest megalodon fossils are from the Miocene Epoch, which began 23 million years ago.
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Are Titanoboas still alive?

Titanoboa, (Titanoboa cerrejonensis), extinct snake that lived during the Paleocene Epoch (66 million to 56 million years ago), considered to be the largest known member of the suborder Serpentes. Titanoboa is known from several fossils that have been dated to 58 million to 60 million years ago.
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Can Titanoboa come back?

As the Earth's temperatures rise, there's a possibility the Titanoboa - or something like it - could make a comeback. But scientist Dr Carlos Jaramillo points out that it wouldn't happen quickly: "It takes geological time to develop a new species. It could take a million years - but perhaps they will!"
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How many Titanoboa are left?

Titanoboa (/tiˌtɑːnoʊˈboʊə/) is an extinct genus of very large snakes that lived in what is now La Guajira in northeastern Colombia. They could grow up to 12.8 m (42 ft), perhaps even 14.3 m (47 ft) long and reach a weight of 1,135 kg (2,500 lb).
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