TED-Ed: Why did Megalodon go extinct? | Jack Cooper and Catalina Pimiento

The video explores the life and extinction of the Megalodon, the largest shark to have ever lived. It discusses their physical characteristics, habitats, and diet, highlighting their role as apex predators. The extinction of Megalodons, around 3.5 million years ago, was influenced by climate change, habitat loss, and competition with other predators. Their disappearance had significant ecological impacts, altering marine ecosystems and allowing other species to thrive. Conservationists today aim to prevent similar fates for modern sharks.

What were the fossilized remains of megalodons primarily composed of?

Describe the habitat in which megalodons grew up.

What were some of the high-energy food options available to megalodons?

What evidence suggests that megalodons were apex predators?

How did the climate change contribute to the extinction of megalodons?

What role did megalodons play in their ecosystems before their extinction?

How did the decline of megalodons affect other marine species?