For centuries scientists have imagined megalodon as an oversized great white shark. But would another shark provide a better picture?

The now-extinct megalodon shark may have been larger than first believed, reaching lengths of 80 feet (24.3 meters), ...

As one of the largest predators to have ever lived, megalodon captures people’s imagination – and for good reason. But was this apex predator simply a beefed-up great white shark, and is it still ...

Scientists have discovered that the long-extinct megalodon, also known as the megatooth shark, had a body temperature 7 degrees Celsius warmer than the surrounding seawater. This information might ...

The group includes the more famous animals such as whale sharks and great whites, but also all rays, skates and the little-known chimaeras – also known as ratfish, rabbit fish or ghost ... megalodon ...

Watch the video above to see how big the megalodon's tooth compares to that of a great white shark. You can also see how big it is in the photo below! Which has a stronger bite? A T-Rex or the ...

Turns out, the palm-sized tooth belonged to an animal that died at least 3.5 million years ago: an Otodus megalodon shark. "She told me she was wading in knee-deep water when she saw it and dove ...

Revised tentative body outline of 24.3 meters (80 feet) extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon. Important notes: 1) the exact shape, size, and position of most fins remain unknown based on the ...