Great Whites May Have Taken Out Megalodon 3.6 Million Years Ago | SciShow News

The video discusses the extinction of the Megalodon, a giant prehistoric shark, and the scientific debate surrounding its timeline. A new study suggests Megalodon went extinct 3.6 million years ago, a million years earlier than previously thought, possibly due to competition with great white sharks. The video also explores the recent decline of great white sharks off South Africa's coast, leading to the rise of 7 gill sharks as top predators. Researchers aim to understand these changes and their impact on marine ecosystems.

What is the main reason the new study suggests for the extinction of Megalodon?

• Volcanic eruptions

• A supernova event

• Competition with great white sharks

• Climate change

What technique did the 2014 study use to estimate Megalodon's extinction?

• Radiocarbon dating

• Paleomagnetic dating

• DNA sequencing

• Optimal linear estimation analysis

Why did the new study exclude certain Megalodon fossils?

• They were found in volcanic rock

• They were too small

• They were not fossilized properly

• They were collected from unreliable sources

What change in predator dynamics is observed off the coast of South Africa?

• Invasion of new shark species

• Decline of 7 gill sharks

• Rise of 7 gill sharks as top predators

• Increase in great white shark population

What is a unique feature of 7 gill sharks compared to most other sharks?

• They are the fastest swimmers

• They have the largest teeth

• They have seven gill slits

• They are bioluminescent