Megalodon Shark’s Diet Revealed, and It’s Not What Scientists Thought

Why do we think megalodons were all about eating whales? Turns out they were just as diverse as you might expect—a sea monster that ate whatever was available, including marine mammals, large fish, and smaller sharks. This new research challenges the idea that they were solely apex predators, showing instead they thrived as adaptable creatures in a highly varied ocean environment throughout their 3 million-year lifespan.