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Rediscovery of once-lost super-sized Megalodon vertebrae

An international team of scientists has rediscovered a set of gigantic Megalodon vertebrae in Denmark, shedding new light on the prehistoric shark's biology and lifestyle. The discovery confirms the maximum vertebral diameter of 23 cm reported in literature and represents the largest fish vertebrae ever recorded.

SourceMuseum Sønderjylland·JournalPalaeontologia Electronica·TypeObservational study·DateJun 28, 2026