Megalodon's Surprising Diet: New Research Reveals a Wide Range of Prey

A new study has revealed surprising details about the diet of the extinct Megalodon shark. For years, it was believed that the massive predator subsisted primarily on whales. However, an analysis of fossilized Megalodon teeth has uncovered a far more diverse menu. Lead study author Jeremy McCormack explained to CNN, "They were not concentrating on certain prey types, but they must have fed throughout the food web, on many different species." This finding is supported by paleobiologist and Megalodon expert Jack Cooper, who told CNN, "This study adds a new dimension that Megalodon probably had a wide range of prey – essentially, it probably ate not just whales, but whatever it wanted." The research challenges long-held assumptions about the Megalodon's hunting habits and provides a more complete picture of this ancient apex predator's role in its ecosystem. The discovery highlights the ongoing efforts to understand the complex dynamics of prehistoric marine life and the value of new scientific techniques in unraveling mysteries of the past.