Emma Bernard, who curates the Museum's fossil fish collection (including ... In order to tackle prey as large as whales, megalodon had to be able to open its mouth wide. It is estimated that its jaw ...

The extinct Otodus megalodon, or “megalodon,” remains an iconic apex predator, known for its massive size and fearsome teeth. Growing up to 65 feet in length, the megatooth shark preyed on large ...