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Megalodons: New Study Reveals Surprising Size and Shape

3/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that megalodons may have been longer and more streamlined than once believed, reaching lengths of 54 to 80 feet and weighing up to 94 tons. Researchers suggest they bore a closer resemblance to lemon sharks, enhancing their swimming efficiency. Yet, the absence of complete fossils leaves these insights speculative, challenging earlier reconstructions.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that megalodons may have been longer and more streamlined than once believed, reaching lengths of 54 to 80 feet and weighing up to 94 tons. Researchers suggest they bore a closer resemblance to lemon sharks, enhancing their swimming efficiency. Yet, the absence of complete fossils leaves these insights speculative, challenging earlier reconstructions.