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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 13 MIN

What was the megalodon?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Grab your scuba gear and get ready to travel 23 million years back in time! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet the biggest shark to ever rule the oceans? Say hello to the mighty Megalodon! This prehistoric giant was absolutely massive—growing up to 80 feet long! That is like lining up two whole school buses end-to-end! Weighing as much as 15 giant African elephants, the Megalodon had an unstoppable bite force that could crunch a modern car completely in half! In this thrilling episode, Mira and Finn dive deep into the ancient seas to uncover the secrets of the Megalodon. You will discover why we only ever find their massive, 7-inch teeth, how they had a built-in "conveyer belt" of 250 razor-sharp chompers, and why people in the Middle Ages used to think their fossilized teeth were actually magic dragon tongues! Plus, find out exactly how an ancient Ice Age finally brought this 20-million-year reign to an end. Hit play and join the adventure to uncover the epic story of the ultimate king of the ocean!

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Grab your scuba gear and get ready to travel 23 million years back in time! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet the biggest shark to ever rule the oceans? Say hello to the mighty Megalodon! This prehistoric giant was absolutely massive—growing up to 80 feet long! That is like lining up two whole school buses end-to-end! Weighing as much as 15 giant African elephants, the Megalodon had an unstoppable bite force that could crunch a modern car completely in half! In this thrill...

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