The most watched clip was reported to have been filmed at the bottom of the Mariana Trench and appears to show a giant shark scouring the sea floor. To maintain its body temperature, our megalodon would have to be warm-blooded. What could this apex predator be hunting in the deep? Those are the tools needed to exist at the Mariana Trench. Why do you think whales and giant squid dive so deep and they aren't even the size of the megalodon. No cell phones, electricity or even other humans. It's somewhat rare but not unheard for species to eat their own kind given the proper circumstances. According to website Exemplore: "While it may be true that Megalodon lives in the upper part of the water column over the Mariana Trench, it probably has no reason to hide in its depths. One way that we know these megatooth sharks ate large creatures is through fossilized whale bones. The Mariana Trench is a massive canyon in the Earth's crust and the deepest part of the ocean. With that said, we have found a few unique megalodon parts. What if the megalodon was alive today? We could not possibly know what it hides in the deepest parts of the ocean. In fact, blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived on planet Earth. If megalodon was running the risk of extinction and only a select population of them took to some location stable enough to survive it, is it not reasonable to assume that they simply eat their own dead and dying as a viable, sustainable food source? it has the possibility to have eat'n small fish and survived and if so it would be smaller compared to its normal size because of pressure and it would be very sensitive to light. Despite multiple scientific expeditions over the years, no megalodon has ever been caught or observed in the Mariana Trench or anywhere else in the world. With a bit of luck, our hungry megalodon could even catch some juicy giant squid. Kudos! Does the Megalodon Shark still live, deep in the Mariana Trench? Therefore, when the environmental changes occurred that led to the extinction of the Megalodon Shark, the population that lived at great depths continued to thrive while the sharks who lived in shallower water died off. Like you have said in another article , only 5% of our oceans have been explored, so what about the other 95% that is left untouched? Still, a blue whale can weigh close to 200 tons, where megalodon estimates land between 50 and 100 tons. Watch and share! There is an invisible force protecting us, keeping our atmosphere in place. On the other hand, scientists shouldn't brush off reported sightings of Megalodon, especially when some of those come from experienced fishermen and seamen who know what all of those things look like. At its deepest, it is estimated at nearly 10,000 feet. With that logic, doesn't it merit the possibility that something that "did" exist previously still can? Science tells us that Megalodon sharks are extinct. Imagine this scenario. Even Boessenecker says we need more research before we can solve this mystery. In conclusion, until you can map the entirety of the ocean simultaneously and with detail, we cannot KNOW anything. Its believed that the megalodon could reach a maximum length of 16 meters (52 ft). If Megalodon still exists and feeds on whales, we'd see evidence on whales that survived attacks, just as we see evidence of great white shark attacks on lucky seals that managed to escape. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. The megalodon wasn't alone in this global cooling extinction, however. What If the Megalodon Shark Fought the Mosasaurus? Starting at around 13,000 feet we see deep-sea fish begin to emerge, but these too are much too small to sustain a creature as large as Megalodon. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Our shows take you to the frontiers of science and make the most complex ideas and theories entertaining and accessible. Despite what you may have heard on the Discovery Channel back in the day, true ocean experts say that there is no way the megalodon still exists in the deep oceans. Also, the Mariana Trench has extreme pressures of roughly 16,000 psi which would crush the Megalodon. The cold temperatures of the Mariana Trench made it impossible for megalodons to live there. Megalodon sharks preferred warmer waters, and if they were still alive, we could definitely see them. This made megalodon around the same size as the biggest whales of its day, but much smaller than a modern blue whale, which can reach 100 feet. In fact, the term "megalodon" actually means "large tooth.". So we are finding new animals all the time. However, because its cartilage is so soft compared to its teeth, there are only very rare circumstances in which we find well-preserved soft tissue. Why not.they said the coelacanth was extinct but they found that they still exist Then there's the photo of the german u boats in south africa in the 1940's that big dorsal fin sticking up near one of the boats while the boats capitan looking on Then there's the google maps picture of a big shark fisherman have seen it so i think it's very possible .the ocean is vast just because we don't see it doesn't mean it's not there. cryptid (author) from USA on May 16, 2014: Sure could be another large shark. The Pacific Sleeper Shark and Greenland Shark are huge animals reaching over 20 feet in length and can live at depths of up to 9,000 feet. Plus, their jaws were also a bit flatter than that of the great white. You could submerge Mount Everest into it and still have 2 km (1.3 mi) to spare. What If You Fell Into a Pool of Molten Metal. The coelacanth fish is one such creature. People have found a tooth the size of a palm in the mariana trench area. The giant shark weighed the same as five buses and was once the king of the ocean. Another image is said to show a giant shark which has apparently been captured on Google Earth. In fact at one time giant squads we're myth and orangutans were the same as Bigfoot or the yeti. Sign up to FREE email alerts with news to brighten your day. Scientists say that the megalodon shark grew between 49 and 60 feet in length. There are no "official" sightings on record. Many megalodon teeth have been found off of the North American east coast, between the saltwater creek bottoms and coastlines of North Carolina and Florida. However, that wont stop certain types of people to believe that the megalodon never went extinct, and its still alive. Deep-sea creatures like the Lanternfish are likely way too small to sustain a Megalodon Shark. I don't think this shark is still out there because there is no real evidence that this big shark is still out there. We take 23,000 breaths a day; trying to get oxygen to our brain and cells. Then return to the deep during the day. The megalodon was the last shark in a completely different lineage of sharks from more than 3.5 million years ago. Fossil records of that extinct shark species suggest that it reached a size of nearly 60 feet in length. A giant shark caught on camera scouring the bottom of the Mariana Trench has sparked debate about if megalodons still exist. And how would the Mariana Trench make this apex predator more docile?Transcript and sources: https://whatifshow.com/what-if-the-megalodon-was-hiding-in-the-mariana-trench/00:00 The Apex Predator01:04 We Know More About Mars Than our Oceans02:42 How would the megalodon shark get its food?04:21 What are piezolytes?Questions or concerns? And do alleged Megalodon sightings suggest it could still exist way down there? Megalodon fossil evidence from around 20 million years ago provides us with the answer. What If Earths Magnetic Field Disappeared? Look at fake documentaries from the Discovery Channel or photos from typical reconstructions, and the megalodon almost looks like a great white shark, yet way bigger. 10 Different Types of Cobras (With Pictures), 10 Different Types of Crocodiles (With Pictures), 2 Different Types of Alligators (With Pictures). it is living in mariana trench cause they explored the mariana trench with a water craft and have left a big megalodon teeth at the water craft, i think its real and am going to fine one. To find anything close to a prey item for a 60-foot Megalodon we need to come up to around 8,000 feet, which is the deepest whales are known to dive. Probably not. 1995 - 2023 by Snopes Media Group Inc. It's estimated the megalodon's jaw would span 2.7 by 3.4 metres wide, easily big enough to swallow two adults side-by-side. However, there are also scientists who say the lineage of this apex predator stretches back even further. Millions of years ago, the megalodon shark was one of the scariest creatures to ever lurk in our seas. hi megalodon are the best animal in the world. When the Earth cooled, the megalodon was forced out of its comfortable tropical and sub-tropical regions and into cooler waters where it could not continue surviving. Science tells us that Megalodon sharks are extinct. In fact, if we were living in the same era, we could be the reason for their extinction. It really is the final frontier (on Earth). The Mariana Trench megalodon would most definitely need to stock up on some of those. Recent discoveries of species like the coelacanths and the megamouth shark, which was previously thought they were extinct, had fuelled the belief among believers that the megalodon could still be alive. He has said that unusually large and unidentified sharks are still being reported. but even if the mariana trench isnt its true habitat couldnt it have adapted to fight extinction ? This giant shark is well-known for starring in the 2018 megalodon movie, The Meg. However, most scientists agree that it would be impossible for a living megalodon colony to exist without our knowing about it. But we must not shrug off the fact that we still do not know a majority of our deep sea including the trench. Human bones and bones of other large marine animals are typically made of mineral calcium phosphate, which hardens and is fossilized much easier. However, researchers have estimated the megalodon had a bite force of between 108,514 and 182,201N. I think the Megalodon The shark is in the marian trench. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. Are they right? Nothing is impossible. I wouldn't be surprised if there are megs outs there. She added the megalodon would not be able to survive in the cold waters of the deep, where it would stand a better chance of going unnoticed. Information we have regarding the megalodon habitat has to do with where we find its teeth. It is believed that the megalodon lived in tropical and sub-tropical waters throughout the world. Scientists believe that with such huge teeth, this enormous shark most likely ate meat, including large fish, whales, and any other kinds of large marine animals it could wrap its jaw around. In this article, well explore several theories, including the one where the megalodon is still alive, and later on see the evidence the studies have shown. Taking a fresh look at the fossil record, researchers are now proposing that this mega marine creature may have been killed off by none other than the modern great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias). What if megalodon sharks never went extinct? Getting bitten by this beast would feel like being crushed by three African elephants stacked on top of each other. Around 3.5 million years ago, Megalodon was gone. We know primarily about Megalodon's existence through fossilized teeth. Our oceans are vast, and still unexplored territories. Just because we have encountered alien life, does not mean it's not out there. I won't say I think it lives in the Trench (although that's possible), but I'm convinced there are things in our oceans we know nothing about and Megalodon may be one of them. So you can plan your trip to the Mariana Trench knowing you wouldnt be eaten by a gigantic shark. The megalodon has gained somewhat of a mythical reputation over the past few decades. Plus, we would see thousands more megalodon teeth covering the ocean floors that we currently do, if they were still alive and roaming. But that brings us back to our original problem: If a 60-foot predatory shark is still out there, and still lives around the world, we should see the evidence. Going through every megalodon fossil collected on the west coast of North America, however, the researchers noticed that some of the samples had been misidentified and misdated. Although this may sound outlandish, the discovery of "extinct" animals happens frequently enough that it has its own term. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. When later disassembled, 2 enormous teeth were found embedded in the bodywork and were later identified as the belonging to the enormous, dangerous and questionable extinct MEGALODON. Forget everything you know about the United States of America. She has also said the megalodon would not be able to survive in the cold climate of the deep oceans, the only place it could go unnoticed. 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Together, they argue that the fossil evidence aligns better with the rise of the megalodon's smaller but still fierce relative. In the waters, if an animal as large as the megalodon was still alive, we would have heard about it. Megalodon is NOT alive today, it went extinct around 3.5 million years ago. Its believed that the megalodon went extinct in the period when the planet Earth entered a phase of global cooling 3.6 million years ago. At one time many parts of the world thought the world was flat so you can see that now we look back and laugh. The huge predator can be seen swimming over what seems to be an abandoned shark cage. The competition between both species could have been one reason why the megalodon went extinct. After making extensive adjustments, they calculated that the shark's disappearance must have happened at least one million years earlier than once thought. So cool. i have studied the oceans. CMHypno from Other Side of the Sun on May 20, 2014: Interesting hub cryptid. This was especially true for the megalodon, who depended on tropical and sub-tropical waters for life. The Megalodon shark has first shown up around 23 million years ago and ruled the oceans till 3.6 million ago when it finally disappeared. The Portuguese Dogfish is a species of Sleeper Shark known to survive at depths of up to 12,000 feet. When lifting the probe back up from the depths, it caught on an invisible object even though there was nothing between the ship and the sea floor. The last place that megalodon sharks would go if they were still alive would be the Mariana Trench. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. And inward-facing teeth could prevent slimy prey from escaping. This material may not be reproduced without permission. I love reading on Megalodon, your pages are very well written and raise some very interesting questions. About Ocean Info At Ocean Info, we dive deep into ocean-related topics such as sealife, exploration of the sea, rivers, areas of geographical importance, sailing, and more. They can crash boats, but we are smart and more than capable to build big and well-equipped ships. As they were dependent on tropical waters, the drop in ocean temperatures is likely to have resulted in a significant loss of habitat. More to the point, since no sharks exist below 12,000 feet, and no large prey items, it seems highly unlikely that Megalodon would have evolved to live at such depth. Eyewitness accounts are, unfortunately, biased by the knowledge and experience of the witness. And their suspicions have been fuelled by several unexplained videos posted on the web said to show the giant beast thriving today. So why do some people think it could still exist in the Mariana Trench and other deep places in the ocean? Researchers compare the sparse fossil remains, which consist only of teeth and vertebrae, with living animals such as the great white shark to estimate the length of megalodon. I wouldn't be surprised if there are megs outs there., Get the news you want straight to your inbox. I think it s possible that this creature is still a live at least 99% in the bottom of the Mariana trench with all stuff i have read that is where the last Megalodon shark really is. The hadal snailfish, the deepest dwelling fish we know, has flexible cartilage instead of bones. The clearly huge creature is recorded as it swims over the top of what is purported to be an abandoned shark cage. if the megalodon is out there its gotta be in the Mariana trench, just because it was a live 200000 years ago doesn't mean its still extinct who knows it could none has had PROOF that its EXTINCT. The Megamouth Shark is a massive fish reaching 20 feet in length or more. Taking a fresh look at the fossil record, researchers are now proposing that this mega marine creature may have been killed off by none other than the modern great white shark ( Carcharodon carcharias ). So, believers reason, if Megalodon still exists it must have evolved to live somewhere it is rarely seen. 4. The Mariana Trench is about as remote as it gets, and even a massive shark would be very hard to find. In the daytime, it dives down to 500 feet or deeper. Surf Researcher is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk & Amazon.ca. And how would the Mariana Trench make this apex predator more docile? That measurement is estimated using the length of the cage, which is 10 feet across. i think the Megalodon is alive and if it did live in the trench the metabolism from the lack of oxygen. What could this apex predator be hunting in the deep? Given that it was a massive shark with noticeable feeding habits, we guess that if Megalodon sharks were still roaming the oceans, they would probably have been spotted by someone by now. While the megalodon does not exist any longer, the vast ocean is still deeply unexplored, leaving us with millions of unanswered questions. Fossil remains also tell us that the megalodon had around276 teeth. When the probe surfaced and was inspected on the deck, enormous gorge marks were found in the metalwork and multiple cables were torn. So what if the largest apex predator never went extinct, like we thought it did? Given that it was a massive shark with noticeable feeding. I think the megaladon is still alive but we are very unsafe if it is, I believe the Megalodon is still out there but I dont know for sure because after that meteor hit earth the dinosaurs Went extinct and the Megalodon live in the Marian trench thats super deep But I dont know if it Lived or not. The Real Existence of a Trench Monster, Exists, Real, Mariana, Trench. With such a large body, eating large prey was likely a requirement. i really think that the megladon is real i am doing a presentation. By comparison, that's about 6,000 feet deeper than Mount Everest is tall. If it is true, then the megalodons must evolve a set of tools to deal with the depth. Megalodon would probably be a slow and not very dangerous predator down there. We constantly are discovering species that were declared extinct. It would also have to switch its diet from whales, dolphins, sea lions, and sea cows to whatever organisms reside in the Mariana Trench and hope that it could find and eat its usual 2,500 lb of food per day.- According to the United Nations, there are 7.6 billion people in the world today, and only 3 of them have made it to the deepest point on Earth. For one, no shark has ever been recorded living down there, let alone one as big as a Megalodon. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 3 things that can happen 1 it dies from starvation 2 it dies from the pressure 3 it dies from the cold there's literally no fucking way for the meg to live in the mariana trench 2 3 Quora User Morgan Stanley Alum & Chief Financial Officer at Masterworks Updated Feb 8 Promoted if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'animalstart_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_10',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-animalstart_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'animalstart_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_11',118,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-animalstart_com-large-leaderboard-2-0_1');.large-leaderboard-2-multi-118{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:15px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;min-width:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. "The extinction of O. megalodon was previously thought to be related to this marine mass extinction - but in reality, we now know the two are not immediately related,"explainslead author Robert Boessenecker, a vertebrate paleontologist at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Living fossils, or species that were known solely through fossil record only to be later discovered alive, include most famously the bizarre coelacanth fish. Most likely not. Divisions in the Debate Over the Existence of a Megalodon in the Ocean Trench. Given that it was a massive shar. The Mariana Trench megalodon would most definitely need to stock up on some of those. On 4 October 2016, the Facebook page Buzz Channel published a video purportedly showing a 50-foot megaladon (a gigantic species of shark that has been extinct for millions of years) at the bottom of the MarianaTrench, the deepest part of Pacific Ocean: Absolutely Terrifying #Breaking #50ftShark. I think that would be a wonderful site from land to see a Megalodon shark. But, the discovery of these species doesnt correlate with the existence of the megalodon. Past research suggests that the megalodon (Otodus megalodon) went missing 2.6 million years ago alongside a wave of marine extinction, potentially caused by a supernovathat triggered severe climate and biodiversity changes during this time. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? Evidence suggests this is an incorrect reconstruction. Would you be able to survive in this new world? However, there are plenty who clearly believe the ferocious beast IS still alive today and lurking in the depths of the world's seas. Fast forward 2 million years and the great white shark had spread all across the globe. Their teeth are widely spaced between 19 and 28 in the upper jaw and 21 to 29 in the lower jaw. It's definitely not alive in the deep oceans, despite what the Discovery Channel has said in the past," notes Emma. View our online Press Pack. The megalodon would swim to the upper reaches of the ocean and feed at night. Best guesses put the largest specimens at about 60 feet, with the typical individual at around 40 feet, or about the size of a whale shark. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Megalodon is NOT alive today, it went extinct around 3.5 million years ago. Far to the east, the new ocean floor is created by volcanic activity. The megalodon went extinct near the Pliocene era's end, when planet Earth went through a phase of cooling. Copyright 2023 Underknown, Backyard Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Others cope by being very small and needing less food to survive. But in reality, these animals were a little shorter than the 23-metre-long fictional monster it depicted. So whats stopping it from chomping into your puny 10,700 kg (11.8 ton) submarine? Does the Megalodon Shark live in the Mariana Trench, deep in the darkest part of the ocean? But perhaps not if they lived in the deepest place on Earth: the Mariana Trench.TIMESTAMPS:What the name Megalodon means 1:49Megalodons size 3:26The deepest spot on Earth 4:13Could Megalodon live in the Mariana Trench 5:00How many people reached Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench 6:39#megalodon #marianatrench #megMusic: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music SUMMARY:- The Megalodon shark roamed the oceans as early as 23 million years ago, and we have their fossils to prove their existence.

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