Fossil evidence shows that the Megalodon primarily fed on large marine mammals including whales, dolphins, sea lions, dugongs (sea cows), as well as sea turtles and large fish. Younger Megalodon sharks probably concentrated on smaller prey, while a 60 foot adult Megalodon would have been able to prey upon larger whales.

2022年6月22日 · A team of Princeton researchers has now discovered clear evidence that Megalodon and some of its ancestors were at the very highest rung of the prehistoric food chain – what scientists call the highest “trophic level.”

2018年10月19日 · The megalodon was an ancient, extremely large predatory shark that was 49 to 60 feet long, weighed 50 to 70 tons and had a jaw that could open 10 feet wide. It preyed on many sea vertebrates besides whales. These included dolphins, porpoises, giant sea turtles, sea lions, seals and walruses.

2022年6月23日 · New research shows that megalodon — the biggest sharks that ever lived — were the ultimate predators, operating higher up the food chain than any other marine predators in history.

What did megalodon eat? Emma explains, 'With its large serrated teeth megalodon would have eaten meat - most likely whales and large fish, and probably other sharks. If you are that big you need to eat a lot of food, so large prey is required.'

2023年3月1日 · What did megalodon eat? The megalodon was a top-of-the-food-chain predator. It fed on other big marine mammals, like whales and dolphins. It may have even eaten other sharks, according...

2022年6月23日 · New research led by Trinity Hall’s Dr Emma Kast shows that prehistoric megatooth sharks — the biggest sharks that ever lived — were apex predators at the highest level ever measured. Megatooth sharks get their name from their massive teeth, which can each be bigger than a human hand.

What Did They Eat? A full-size Megalodon shark could extend to as much as 60 feet. Its humongous size allowed it to eat some of the largest mammals, such as dolphins, dugongs, sea lions, large fish, turtles, and even whales.

What did Megalodon eat? Megalodon was so big that it could eat whatever it wanted! By looking at the shape of their teeth, we can tell that they were carnivorous. Megalodon’ s teeth serrations suggest that it was capable of slicing voraciously. These giants mainly ate marine mammals during their adult stage, and like in other shark species ...

2020年8月13日 · This seems to indicate that Megalodon young were also eating fish and smaller sharks rather than immediately going after marine mammals. This is something called an ontogenetic shift in diet, meaning that the shark changes its preferred food source as it grows.