TED-Ed: Why did Megalodon go extinct? | Jack Cooper and Catalina Pimiento

The video explores the life and extinction of the Megalodon, the largest shark to have ever lived. It discusses their physical characteristics, habitats, and diet, highlighting their role as apex predators. The extinction of Megalodons, around 3.5 million years ago, was influenced by climate change, habitat loss, and competition with other predators. Their disappearance had significant ecological impacts, altering marine ecosystems and allowing other species to thrive. Conservationists today aim to prevent similar fates for modern sharks.

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