For decades, scientists assumed that Otodus megalodon—the largest predatory fish in Earth’s history—fed almost exclusively on whales to fuel its enormous body. Stretching up to 79 feet (24 meters) in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Otodus megalodon, the largest shark to ever swim in our planet’s ...

For years, Megalodon’s size has been a mystery. Now, new research sheds light on just how enormous this ancient shark really was. Photographer sees whale dragging 200-foot rope and realizes something ...