Scientists reviewed the overall length of the body of the Megalodontas, finding that it is 30 feet (9 meters) larger than we thought before. People never co -existed with the prehistoric shark.

In particular, paleontologist Dr. Kenshu Shimada, which is fascinated with child shark fossils, made a stunning discovery of the size and shape of “Otodus megalodon“, Of the giant prehistoric shark. In his latest research, published in “Palaeontologia Electronica“, Shimada argues that the large shark could reach up to 80 feet (24 meters), far exceeding previous 50 feet estimates (15 meters).

He also analyzes that Megalodon was weaker than he was considered, reminiscent of more elegant yellow carrion than the massive white shark.

This new perspective emerged after Shimada and his team studied 145 species of modern sharks and 20 missing, comparing their proportions to Megalodon’s fossils. Their findings indicate that Megalodon’s body was made for speed and efficiency, not for volume. This discovery can also help understand why some marine vertebrates, such as whales, can grow in huge dimensions, remaining agile.

Shimada’s research challenges consolidated perceptions of Megalodon, who was previously regarded as a giant white shark. The study overturns both the scientific understanding of the plasma and the way it is depicted in the popular media.