Its appearance and the maximum size are debatable, and the assumptions we have today are based on the size of its teeth. So you can plan your trip to the Mariana Trench knowing you wouldnt be eaten by a gigantic shark. The reality is that with so little research, it is impossible to know what lies in the depths of the Mariana Trench.Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Our Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightgram/5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more videos and articles visit:http://www.brightside.me/ Images surfaced in 2016 which appeared to show what looked like a 60-foot shark illuminated in the darkness of Japan's Suruga Bay. Just because our naked eye perceives the Earth flat, does not mean it is. The earliest fossils of megalodon date back more than 23 million years, making it very unlikely that the species is still alive today. So whats stopping it from chomping into your puny 10,700 kg (11.8 ton) submarine? Great white sharks are frequent visitors to the Sea of Cortez as well, and some have been known to dive to surprising depths. it is living in mariana trench cause they explored the mariana trench with a water craft and have left a big megalodon teeth at the water craft, i think its real and am going to fine one. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. It is believed that the megalodon lived in tropical and sub-tropical waters throughout the world. i really think that the megladon is real i am doing a presentation. Dr Karl Shuker, a leading cryptozoologist, has dedicated his life to researching animals thought to be extinct. In fact, if we were living in the same era, we could be the reason for their extinction. That measurement is estimated using the length of the cage, which is 10 feet across. This made megalodon around the same size as the biggest whales of its day, but much smaller than a modern blue whale, which can reach 100 feet. No hard feeling. Despite its size, the megalodon is no match for us. Reliable witnesses have reporting seeing other cryptids and it has later been proven to be a mistaken identity or wishful thinking. Like you have said in another article , only 5% of our oceans have been explored, so what about the other 95% that is left untouched? Based on what we know about this megatooth shark, scientists estimate that their jaws could open anywhere from 2.7 to 3.4 meters wide. Could the Megalodon Still Be Alive in the Mariana Trench? The megalodon was one of the most powerful predators to have ever lived. Layers of blubber and a heating system similar to that of a great white. Question: Is Megalodon bigger than a blue whale? To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. the only way to know is to go down there and live. According to website Exemplore: "While it may be true that Megalodon lives in the upper part of the water column over the Mariana Trench, it probably has no reason to hide in its depths. Studies reconstructing the shark's bite force suggest it may have been one of the most powerful predators ever to have lived. cryptid (author) from USA on February 03, 2015: I don't think anyone should readily assume anything ever, especially about political candidates. Its deepest point, Challenger Deep, reaches to a depth of nearly 11,000 meters (36,000 feet or nearly 7 miles). Not so much. Most likely not. Evidence suggests this is an incorrect reconstruction. The ocean is a very big place and these sharks are good at hiding, we just have yet to seek them! i have studied the oceans. One megalodon fossil was said to have been found near Peru, which included a small string of vertebrae, the braincase, and teeth. Is it really possible that small populations of Megalodon Sharks evolved to feed on prey in very deep water, and because of this managed to avoid extinction? It just means a large amount of prey, or a very slow and long life at low temperatures. Obviously, if such a creature still existed it would be visible and well-known. There is no mistaking the 15 cm (6 in) teeth of the largest apex predator, the megalodon. Find out more, Contact Advertise Licensing Newsletter Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of ServiceOur Production Process. Why do you think whales and giant squid dive so deep and they aren't even the size of the megalodon. And with only 15% of our oceans explored, whos to say no ancient predators are hiding somewhere deep underwater? The giant's terrifying jaws were lined with 276 teeth - measuring up to . ive wanted to be a marine biologist for many years. Megalodon sharks preferred warmer waters, and if they were still alive, we could definitely see them. it has the possibility to have eat'n small fish and survived and if so it would be smaller compared to its normal size because of pressure and it would be very sensitive to light. And while youre there, maybe youd be up for a little research project. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Bad Brad*9 wrote: "Our oceans are huge and there are vast areas that are still unexplored. I like to think fishermen know the difference between a whale shark and something else, but you never know what they really saw. There's no food for it down there, and no other shark species are known to thrive that deep. Forget everything you know about the United States of America. In fact, if it were still alive in the deepest point of the ocean, the Mariana trench, we would know about it at this point. What if Megalodon was still alive? No, it specialized in hunting whales which go up to the surface to breath air. She has also said the megalodon would not be able to survive in the cold climate of the deep oceans, the only place it could go unnoticed. ' No, not at all. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Some of these whale skeletons include fossil shark teeth in them, which likely broke off during a predator-prey battle a few million years back. What if it adapted to this hostile environment, waiting for you to come by for its dinner? Megalodon diving is very popular around these parts, and you'll often find divers going into the dark depths to try and score a megalodon tooth. Weighing the same as five busses, the killer predator was three times longer and 40 times heavier than the largest ever recorded great white shark. Starting at around 13,000 feet we see deep-sea fish begin to emerge, but these too are much too small to sustain a creature as large as Megalodon. And inward-facing teeth could prevent slimy prey from escaping. Humans have a bite force of around 1,317 Newtons (N) while great white sharks have a force of 18,216N. You could submerge Mount Everest into it and still have 2 km (1.3 mi) to spare. To put the length into perspective, in 1,500 miles you could fit all the states between Florida and Massachusetts. It is possible that megalodon is still alive, looking at it from a biblical point of view, because of the flood any prehistoric sea creatures to still be alive. A giant shark caught on camera scouring the bottom of the Mariana Trench has sparked debate about if megalodons still exist. The Mariana Trench is located in the Pacific Ocean and is the deepest known part of the world's oceans, stretching more than 11 kilometers (6. It's definitely not alive in the deep oceans, despite what the Discovery Channel has said in the past,' notes Emma. What If We Sunk Our Trash in the Mariana Trench? I believe the stories of these fishermen are not fabricated and they are seeing a very, very large shark of some sort! Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. But its a only small Would you ever venture into the ocean if you knew this creature could be lurking beneath you? The Mariana Trench is the deepest underwater place there is. The megalodon, undoubtedly one of the most popular sharks ever, has been the king of the ocean for millions of years. By comparison, that's about 6,000 feet deeper than Mount Everest is tall. I appreciate your thoughtful comments! A living Megalodon deep in the Mariana Trench is a hopeful idea, but modern science tells us that the Megalodon Shark went extinct thousands of years ago. Recent studies, however, have shown that the megalodon sharks went extinct way before the climate shift and the great white shark was the reason. The giant's terrifying jaws were lined with 276 teeth - measuring up to an incredible seven inches in length. And how would the Mariana Trench make this apex predator more docile? She added the megalodon would not be able to survive in the cold waters of the deep, where it would stand a better chance of going unnoticed. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. She says the creature would have eaten large prey such as whales and other sharks, but there are no reports of whales being attacked by a predator large enough to be a megalodon. An expert on ancient sharks told National Geographic that he is not convinced that just one species can cause such a decline. While we don't know exactly when the last megalodon existed, experts believe it was somewhere between 3.5 and 3.6 million years ago. This video wasn't "breaking," it didn't show a 50-foot shark, it wasn't filmed in the Mariana Trench, and it absolutely didn't capture an extinct megalodon. What If Columbus Never Discovered America? What If Earths Magnetic Field Disappeared? Throughout the years, many documentaries were made, however, most of them are based on false assumptions, with fake stories, videos, and pictures. Humans have only traveled to the bottom of Challenger Deep twice. Just because we have encountered alien life, does not mean it's not out there. But I don't think it lives in the marina trench the pressure is too much!!! Does the Megalodon Shark still live, deep in the Mariana Trench? Look at fake documentaries from the Discovery Channel or photos from typical reconstructions, and the megalodon almost looks like a great white shark, yet way bigger. I think the Megalodon The shark is in the marian trench. CMHypno from Other Side of the Sun on May 20, 2014: Interesting hub cryptid. These creatures can reach up to seven metres in length and can survive at least 2,000 metres below the surface. Imagine this scenario. So cool. At its worst, the pressure is 1,000 times stronger than at sea level. Far to the east, the new ocean floor is created by volcanic activity. So, believers reason, if Megalodon still exists it must have evolved to live somewhere it is rarely seen. 1.3M views 1 year ago #Megalodon #WhatIf #MarianaTrench There is no mistaking the 15 cm (6 in) teeth of the largest apex predator, the megalodon. Megalodon would probably be a slow and not very dangerous predator down there. Getting bitten by this beast would feel like. Animals of the deep sea often live by scavenging on the decaying remains of plants and animals from the upper zones of the ocean. With such a large body, eating large prey was likely a requirement. In all likeliness, we'll eventually discover something just as incredible as the largest shark in existence. Continue with Recommended Cookies. One shocking report from 1918, tells of a 35-metre long "monster" shark stalking the waters off the port of St Stephens. However, this also tells us that Megalodon doesn't need the depths of the Mariana Trench to stay hidden. Are megalodon still alive in the Mariana Trench? What if megalodon sharks never went extinct? You have to take size into consideration. They can crash boats, but we are smart and more than capable to build big and well-equipped ships. However, some say the shark in the video bears a strong resemblance to the common sleeper shark. According to scientists, the great white sharks outcompeted the megalodon and drove it to extinction. Located in the Western Pacific, it runs for over 1,500 miles but averages only a bit more than 40 miles across. To put that into perspective, this apex predator could have eaten two average adult humans standing beside one another in a single bite. Besides there has been sighting of ol' Meg, yeah you can't trust everything, bbbbbuuuuutttttttt you have to count your losses. The coelacanth fish is one such creature. And no photosynthesis means not much food. Taking a fresh look at the fossil record, researchers are now proposing that this mega marine creature may have been killed off by none other than the modern great white shark ( Carcharodon carcharias ). Ultimately, it's up to you to decide what you think is possible. Even though the Discovery Channel has said in the past that there is life in the deep ocean, Emma asserts that this is not the case. This makes the ocean floor in the Mariana Trench the oldest in the world, dating back around 180 million years. Some people believe that the megalodon could live in the Mariana trench, but thats virtually impossible. "No. Researchers are aware of some interesting Mariana trench animals, but the megalodon is not one of them. Great white sharks came to the scene around 6 million years ago, inhabiting only the Pacific. The Pacific Sleeper Shark and Greenland Shark are huge animals reaching over 20 feet in length and can live at depths of up to 9,000 feet. To find anything close to a prey item for a 60-foot Megalodon we need to come up to around 8,000 feet, which is the deepest whales are known to dive. Some believe this footage, which has remerged after being filmed in 2018, is proof the sharks are not extinct and it has sparked a debate online. A giant shark caught on camera scouring the bottom of the Mariana Trench has sparked debate about if megalodons still exist. Scientists believe that a large part of its extinction was due to its loss of habitat. Megalodon: Huge shark spotted swimming beneath boat, A huge megalodon shark swims after a pod of striped dolphins (artist's impression), Enormous 1,000lbs shark which is 12ft in length spotted swimming off shores, Shark circling Mallorca beach panics swimmers as lifeguards issue urgent warning. What Would Happen if We Dig a Hole Straight Through Earth. Recent discoveries of species like the coelacanths and the megamouth shark, which was previously thought they were extinct, had fuelled the belief among believers that the megalodon could still be alive. Throughout time, people have developed a lot of theories, many claiming that the Megalodon never went extinct, and its still roaming in the oceans. Some say megalodon, if it is still around, likely lives in very deep water such as the Mariana Trench. This giant shark is well-known for starring in the 2018 megalodon movie, The Meg. There's no evidence that the long-extinct megalodon shark is hiding inside the Mariana Trench. We can only say probably because so little is known about the appearance of megalodon. 3838 Camino Del Rio N #102 San Diego, CA 92108. Its a question that many people ask themselves. Scientists have found whale bones from more than 3.5 million years ago with the etchings of megalodon teeth in them. If the megalodon never went extinct, oceans would be very unsafe places. One wrote: I think they went deeper into the seas like the giant squid which is why we never see them. Is there a megalodon alive today? mskcc human resources email. This is the world 200 million years ago. Megalodon's maximum size is inferred because we do not actually have a whole preserved Megalodon. This content is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. What is the mystery of Mariana Trench? On 4 October 2016, the Facebook page Buzz Channel published a video purportedly showing a 50-foot megaladon (a gigantic species of shark that has been extinct for millions of years) at the bottom of the MarianaTrench, the deepest part of Pacific Ocean: Absolutely Terrifying #Breaking #50ftShark. Its believed that the megalodon could reach a maximum length of 16 meters (52 ft). Science tells us that Megalodon sharks are extinct. Using information about its jaw and the number of teeth in its mouth, scientists also say that it likely had one of the most powerful bite forces in animal history somewhere between 108,500 and 182,200 Newtons. Do any sharks live that deep? I don't know how people think the megalodon lives in the trench why would an gigantic shark wanna live in the trench away from all the whales and large food sources and I don't even think it could have adapted to the conditions there as well and sadly it probably died out. Is it really possible a shark could live at those depths? For Megalodon to live in the Marina Trench it would require an abundant food supply. She said: "With its large serrated teeth megalodon would have eaten meat - most likely whales and large fish, and probably other sharks. A Sperm Whale would surely make a meal for a Megalodon. The Mariana Trench is about as remote as it gets, and even a massive shark would be very hard to find. Divisions in the Debate Over the Existence of a Megalodon in the Ocean Trench. There is an invisible force protecting us, keeping our atmosphere in place. Despite what you may have heard on the Discovery Channel back in the day, true ocean experts say that there is no way the megalodon still exists in the deep oceans. Copyright 2023 Underknown, Backyard Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. The earliest version of this video we could uncover was posted to YouTube in 2008: That version of the video stated that the footage captured a 7-meter (22-foot) Pacific sleeper shark off the coast of Japan in the SurugaBay. However, for the sake of the argument, lets imagine how life would look like if the megalodon never went extinct. At its deepest, it is estimated at nearly 10,000 feet. ould Megalodon sharks still be alive in the deepest parts of the ocean? Information we have regarding the megalodon habitat has to do with where we find its teeth. Therefore, when the environmental changes occurred that led to the extinction of the Megalodon Shark, the population that lived at great depths continued to thrive while the sharks who lived in shallower water died off. He has said that unusually large and unidentified sharks are still being reported. What people report seeing could be just a very large shark of another species. Experts believe that a third of the world's large marine creatures went extinct when the world's temperatures plummeted, including sea birds and turtles. This was especially true for the megalodon, who depended on tropical and sub-tropical waters for life. Take a self-e. When the Earth cooled, the megalodon was forced out of its comfortable tropical and sub-tropical regions and into cooler waters where it could not continue surviving. 99% of the ocean floor has yet to be discovered so if you want to get cocky and be scientific by saying they are extinct then you have to leave room for the possibility that its possible they may still exist. Could this be the last remaining Megalodon? Fossil records of that extinct shark species suggest that it reached a size of nearly 60 feet in length. Why not.they said the coelacanth was extinct but they found that they still exist Then there's the photo of the german u boats in south africa in the 1940's that big dorsal fin sticking up near one of the boats while the boats capitan looking on Then there's the google maps picture of a big shark fisherman have seen it so i think it's very possible .the ocean is vast just because we don't see it doesn't mean it's not there. Megalodon ( Carcharocles megalodon) is the largest shark, at a magnificent maximum length of 18 meters (59 feet), to ever have dwelled in the oceans. Extinct species and people dont belong in the same era. And when you look outside, you see the terrifying source of it. However, there are plenty who clearly believe the ferocious beast IS still alive today and lurking in the depths of the world's seas. 6 Things That Would Happen if All Underwater Volcanoes Exploded at Once? Despite its impressive size, it remained unknown until 1976. However, there are also scientists who say the lineage of this apex predator stretches back even further. ould Megalodon sharks still be alive in the deepest parts of the ocean? Given that it was a massive shark with noticeable feeding. 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I won't say I think it lives in the Trench (although that's possible), but I'm convinced there are things in our oceans we know nothing about and Megalodon may be one of them. 2. That means even a 100-foot meg may not have weighed as much as a blue whale. In fact, blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived on planet Earth. Anything is possible. Could the Megalodon still be alive? Manage Settings So it is a possibility but highly unlikely. Then return to the deep during the day. 10 Different Types of Cobras (With Pictures), 10 Different Types of Crocodiles (With Pictures), 2 Different Types of Alligators (With Pictures). it would also be able to have its normal body temperature sense of heat vents in the Mariana. Suddenly, your sub experiences an earthquake. Based on fossil records, it was thought to be extinct but was later found alive and consequently dubbed a living fossil. 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