What is the estimated time period when the megalodon went extinct?

Megalodon Extinction and Evolution Facts

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Around 1 million years ago
Around 3.6 million years ago
Around 10 million years ago
Around 5 million years ago
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How long could a female megalodon grow according to studies?
Between 60 and 70 feet
Between 45 and 59 feet
Between 30 and 40 feet
Between 20 and 30 feet
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What was the primary prey of the megalodon?
Large fish
Sea turtles
Dolphins
Small whales
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What major climate event contributed to the megalodon's extinction?
The Ice Age
The Pliocene Epoch
The Cretaceous Period
The Jurassic Period
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What geographical change affected the megalodon's prey availability?
Formation of the Sahara Desert
Formation of the Isthmus of Panama
Formation of the Himalayas
Formation of the Andes Mountains
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Which shark species emerged as a new apex predator during the megalodon's decline?
Hammerhead shark
Bull shark
Tiger shark
Great white shark
7.
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How did the smaller size of the great white shark benefit it over the megalodon?
It allowed them to venture into cooler waters
It allowed them to eat larger prey
It allowed them to dive deeper
It allowed them to swim faster
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