Are there any modern sightings of megalodon sharks?

No, modern sightings are likely misidentifications or hoaxes.

What is the estimated size range of megalodon sharks?

Megalodon's size ranged from 18m to 65 feet.

The relationship has been reevaluated over time.

Counter-shading likely applied to Megalodon's coloration.

Simulations indicate a very low likelihood of their existence.

Reports of giant sharks resembling Megalodon have been documented, including a 115-foot shark in Port Stephens, Australia, surpassing Megalodon's estimated size range.
Despite popular media portrayals and theories, simulations show a very low likelihood of Megalodon's survival, with only 6 out of 10,000 simulations suggesting a 1% chance of their existence, contrary to widespread speculation.

Are there any modern sightings of megalodon sharks?
No, modern sightings are likely misidentifications or hoaxes.
What is the estimated size range of megalodon sharks?
Megalodon's size ranged from 18m to 65 feet.
What is the relationship between megalodon and the Great White Shark?
The relationship has been reevaluated over time.
What is the significance of counter-shading in sharks?
Counter-shading likely applied to Megalodon's coloration.
What is the scientific consensus on megalodon's survival?
Simulations indicate a very low likelihood of their existence.

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Megalodon, a massive shark species, existed millions of years ago in warm coastal waters.
Despite Megalodon's extinction, reports of giant sharks resembling it have surfaced.
In 1918, fishermen in Port Stephens, Australia, claimed to have seen a colossal white shark.
Megalodon's estimated maximum size ranges from 18m to 65 feet based on tooth width measurements.
The reported shark in Port Stephens was allegedly 115 feet long, surpassing Megalodon's size.
The relationship between Megalodon and the Great White Shark has been reevaluated over time.
Dr. Michael Gottfried's research suggests Megalodon had a robust head, body, and long pectoral fins.
Counter-shading, common in sharks, likely applied to Megalodon's coloration.
Sightings of large sharks in Mexico, like the "Black Demon of Cortez," have been reported, with size estimates up to 60 feet.
An account from 1954 involving the ship Rachel Cohen describes a Megalodon-like attack, leaving large teeth embedded in the hull.

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A viral TikTok video showed a large shark near Cape Cod, sparking speculation if it was a megalodon, likely a basking shark due to its distinctive triangular head.
The video was identified by Alex Albrecht and shark expert Greg Skomal as a basking shark, estimated to be around 20 feet long.
The Discovery Channel's "Megalodon, the Monster Shark Lives" and its sequels are fictional shows for entertainment, contributing to mistaken identity of sharks.
The Mariana Trench is suggested as a potential habitat for megalodons due to its depth and unique environment.
Megalodons were warm-blooded like great whites, requiring substantial food intake to maintain their size, preying on dolphins and whales.
Teeth of megalodons are commonly found and dated to be at least 2 million years old, with disputed claims of younger teeth.
Despite theories of megalodon survival, simulations indicate a very low likelihood of their existence, with only 6 out of 10,000 simulations suggesting a 1% chance.