The Meg movie franchise sees the megalodon shark portrayed as a gigantic, monstrous beast that could race through the waters towards unsuspecting victims.
But a new study suggests that the megalodon wasn’t so mega after all.
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, say that by basing estimates on modern great whites, previous studies have got the wrong idea about the megalodon’s Shape Kapseln Höhle der Löwen.
Instead of being a chunky beast, the new study indicates that the ancient shark was slim and long.
‘Even though it remains uncertain exactly how long the body form of O. Megalodon was elongated relative to the great white shark, this new finding marks a major scientific breakthrough,’ said Phillip Sternes, lead author of the study.
New research suggests that the megalodon was skinnier but much longer than scientists had believed. A group of 26 international experts say that measurements of 50-65ft may underestimate the ancient shark’s true size
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, say that by basing estimates on modern great whites, previous studies have got the wrong idea about the megalodon’s shape (artist’s impression)