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

Megalodon, the largest shark, was probably slimmer and longer than previously believed, a new study has revealed. Scientists ...

As a shark, megalodon is part of the family of cartilaginous fishes. “They have a very poorly mineralized skeleton. There are no true bones that make the skeleton hard,” Shimada said.

For years, the megalodon has been imagined as a monstrous version of the great white shark. Depictions in movies and ...

MEGALODON may have grown to a staggering 80 feet in length – and weighted 94 tons. The staggering size of the prehistoric killing machine has been revealed in a study that reveals what the ocean ...

"If you stay in a skinnier body, there is a better chance of being able to grow larger," Shimada said. This principle applies ...

While fans of the movie and novel “Jaws” might envision an encounter with a 22-foot great white shark as being daunting, ...

As a shark, megalodon is part of the family of cartilaginous fishes. “They have a very poorly mineralized skeleton. There are no true bones that make the skeleton hard,” Shimada said. “On the other ...