Why The Megalodon's Extinction Saved Us

What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · Jul 13, 2026 · 4m

For millions of years, the oceans were ruled by a predator so powerful it made today’s great white sharks look small. Meet the Megalodon, a 60-foot, multi-ton apex predator with a bite force stronger than any creature that has ever lived.

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