Real Megalodon Tooth Real Postcranial We are grateful to the

We are grateful to the Babiarz Institute of Paleontological Studies for the opportunity to cast this individual

Average Skull Length 21 cm (8

4 cm (under 23 in

There is wire wrapping the sternum that was done medically

Average Skull Width 5 cm (2 in

Real Megalodon Tooth Real Postcranial We are grateful to theMegalodon, meaning "big tooth," is an extinct species of shark that lived approximately 2. 3 to 3. 6 million years ago. It is regarded as one of the largest and most powerful fish to have ever lived. Fossil remains of the megalodon suggest that this giant shark reached a body length of up to 59 feet. It is believed that their large jaws could exert a bite force of up to 40,000 pounds. Their teeth were thick and robust, built for grabbing prey and