Megalodon Tooth

Megalodon Tooth Fossil

The megalodon shark was the largest known shark in earth’s history and ruled the seas more than 25 million years ago. It had the most powerful bite of all animals in recorded history.

Shark skeletons are made of cartilage that does not fossilize easily, but their teeth, being very solid, have survived the passing of time. These creatures were estimated reaching 50 to 60 feet in length. It is interesting to note that the megalodon shed its teeth as it grew.

The megalodon went extinct possibly 2.6 million years ago, possibly due to food shortages linked to climate change that disrupted the abundance of its food sources.