Previous and new interpretations of Megalodon body form (IMAGE)

DePaul University

Previous and new interpretations of Megalodon body form

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A dark grey silhouette depicting the previously reconstructed Otodus megalodon body form based largely on the modern white shark, superimposing a light grey outline showing the newly interpreted body form. Important note: The exact extent of body elongation, the shape of the head, and the outline and position of each fin remain unknown based on the present fossil record.

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DePaul University/Kenshu Shimada

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