New Study Redefines Megalodon as a Sleek, Energy-Efficient Predator

Research suggests the prehistoric shark was larger than previously estimated, with a streamlined body resembling a lemon shark rather than a bulky great white.

The Megalodon, previously thought to resemble a giant great white shark, is now believed to have had a slimmer, elongated body similar to a lemon shark.
New findings estimate the Megalodon could grow over 24 meters in length and weigh approximately 94 tons, making it comparable in size to a blue whale.
The shark's streamlined, cylindrical body likely prioritized energy-efficient movement over high-speed hunting, challenging previous assumptions about its predatory style.
Scientists based their conclusions on a nearly complete Megalodon vertebral column, comparing it to 165 living and extinct shark species to estimate proportions.
Despite these insights, researchers emphasize that their interpretations remain hypotheses, as no complete Megalodon skeleton has been discovered to date.