Megalodon, The Prehistoric Great White Shark (Carcharodon megalodon or Carcharocles megalodon) Extinction: 1.5 million years ago

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Length: Over 20 metres (65 feet).
Weight: 50-60 tons.
Bite force: 40,131 pounds per square inch (276 MPa; over 5 times greater than that of T. rex)
Diet: Carnivore, large marine creatures.
Known for: Being the largest shark, possibly the largest carnivorous fish ever, having massive teeth and ... well... just being huge really! For more information on Megalodon and other prehistroic creatures email me at Judoking98@aol.com.


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