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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Hancock

Megalodon may not have looked anything like a Great White shark, scientists say

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Scientists have admitted they are still no closer to knowing for certain what a Megalodon – the largest shark that ever lived – looked like.

While the giant creatures swam the Earth’s oceans up to 3.6 million years ago, only fossilised teeth and vertebrae have ever been found – leading experts to conclude they reached lengths of up to 65ft. For comparison, a typical Great White can be as long as 20ft, but are usually around 15.

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