Why did Megalodon go extinct? - Ancient Ocean Predator

What were the mysterious stones initially believed to be before they were identified as fossilized teeth?

• Serpent tongues

• Lunar rocks

• Meteorites

• Medicinal crystals

• All of them

What was the name given to the prehistoric species of the biggest shark that ever lived?

• Great White Shark

• Megalodon

• Hammerhead Shark

• Tiger Shark

How did megalodons replace their teeth throughout their lives?

• They grew new teeth from their gums

• They pulled their old teeth out

• They shed and replaced their teeth continuously

• They didn't replace their teeth

What type of environments are believed to have supported generations of young megalodons?

• Deep ocean trenches

• Open ocean waters

• Transoceanic migration routes

• Sheltered and food-packed shallow waters

How did scientists estimate the size of megalodons?

• By analyzing their skin patterns

• By comparing their teeth to great white shark teeth

• By studying their fossilized fins

• By examining their fossilized jaws

What caused the decline of megalodons around 3.5 million years ago?

• Overhunting by humans

• Intense volcanic activity

• A deadly virus

• Global cooling and habitat loss

How did megalodons regulate their body temperature?

• By consuming large amounts of food

• By basking in the sun

• By migrating to warmer waters

• By using bursts of speed

What impact did the extinction of megalodons have on marine ecosystems?

• It caused a disruption in nutrient transport

• It led to an increase in the number of predators

• It created a more stable ecosystem

• It had no impact on other species

What is the main concern of conservationists regarding today's sharks?

• The loss of their teeth

• Facing a fate similar to megalodons due to human activities

• The disruption of nutrient transport

• The competition with megalodons

What is the megalodon considered to be a testament to?

• Human impact on ecosystems

• Ancient shark evolution

• Ecological interdependence and history

• The dangers of marine travel