(Sharknado, anyone?)
But, I mean, has a shark ever been that big in real life?
Why settle for ‘Jaws’ when you could have a 5-headed shark?
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There are some things about the megalodon that the movies might make you believe were true.
Even now, only the real freaks of the ocean can endure the intense pressure and lack of sustenance.
Your Toyota Camry wouldn’t stand a chance, however.
A group of scientists exploring the Marianas Trench encounter the largest marine predator that has ever existed - the Megalodon.
Both of these things can be attributed to the big hyperbole of the movie:megalodons weren’tthatbig.
That’s roughly the size of an average blue whale.
but there is a shark around that size that still exists in the wild today.
A group of scientists exploring the Marianas Trench encounter the largest marine predator that has ever existed - the Megalodon.
Despite this, they’re filter feeders that eat small fish and plankton.
They’re noble creatures with gorgeous spots and a big silly face.
(They’re also this writer’s favorite shark.)
Watching Jason Statham face off against a whale shark would not have made nail-biting action scenes.
With the sheer volume of unexplored ocean, anything can be out there.
Quite frankly, the ocean is terrifying enough without worrying about megalodons.
The Megis available to watch on Max in the U.S.
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