How The Megalodon Reached Its Impressive Size | Breakthrough

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Dive into the mysteries of the Megalodon, an enormous prehistoric shark that once ruled the oceans. Scientists have been comparing the Megalodon to the modern great white shark, and studying how it could have grown so large. How did the Megalodon dominate the ancient seas? How did environmental changes and the Meg's hunter-prey dynamics affect its survival? Watch the full documentary: Breakthrough, Decoding Megalodon By examining countless Megalodon teeth from around the world, scientists have concluded that "meg" was able to achieve its gargantuan proportions by starting its carnivorous diet early -- in the womb. #CuriosityStream #Sharks #Megalodon