Eons
S02E45 Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct
For over 10 million years, Megalodon reigned supreme as the ocean's ultimate predator. However, around 2.6 million years ago, this colossal shark vanished from existence. What could have led to the extinction of the largest shark to ever roam the seas?
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