The Mysteries of Megalodon

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FACT: Paleontologists have unearthed fossils and analyzed bite marks to better understand the feeding habits and behaviors of the ancient Megalodon. FICTION: Megalodons still roam the deep oceans today, waiting to surprise unsuspecting swimmers. Join host Kasha Patel as she dives into the latest research on Megalodon, exploring its hunting strategies and ecological impact with Dr. Emma Kast who studied the nitrogen cycle and the megalodon. Dr. Emma Kast - Dr. Emma Kast • Cenozoic Megatooth Sharks - Science Advances • The Megalodon - Natural History Museum • Megalodon teeth - San Diego Natural History Museum • Megalodon Facts - Live Science • Analysis of the Fossil Record - PLOS.ORG • Why Megalodon Went Extinct - PBS Studios • Discovery - Megalodon: The New Evidence (2014) - Discovery Channel • Discovery - Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives (2013) - Discovery Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.