Is a basilosaurus longer than a megalodon?

1. Is basilosaurus bigger than megalodon?
2. What animal is bigger than megalodon?
3. What animal killed megalodon?
4. How big is a basilosaurus?
5. Is a whale shark bigger than a great white shark?
6. Are blue whales friendly?
7. What is Aust colossus?
8. Are blue whales bigger than dinosaurs?
9. Was Jaws a megalodon?
10. Who would win megalodon or blue whale?
11. Are Megs still alive?
12. Who would win Megalodon vs Kraken?
13. What is the biggest fish?

Is basilosaurus bigger than megalodon?

There were a couple of Basilosaurus species: Basilosaurus isis was about 15 to 18 meters (49 to 59 feet) in length and Basilosaurus cetoides was a bit bigger, about 17 to 20 meters in length – which is roughly the same size as the dread “Meg.” We think.

What animal is bigger than megalodon?

When it comes to size, the blue whale dwarfs even the largest megalodon estimates. It's believed blue whales can reach a maximum length of 110 feet (34 meters) and weigh up to 200 tons (400,000 pounds!).

What animal killed megalodon?

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) may have wiped out the giant megalodon (Otodus megalodon). But scientists may have miscalculated megalodon's time of death by about 1 million years.

How big is a basilosaurus?

Size: Complete skeletons of Basilosaurus indicate that it measured at least 17 meters (56 feet) in length. Mounts of entire skeletons can be viewed at the National Museum of Natural History (Washington DC), Alabama Museum of Natural History, and National Museum of Nature and Science (Tokyo).

Is a whale shark bigger than a great white shark?

Sharks come in all sizes. The largest is the whale shark, which has been known to get as large as 18 meters (60 feet). ... And the great white shark is somewhere in the middle.

Are blue whales friendly?

The blue whale is the largest animal to ever live, in the entire history of Earth. ... Interestingly, though they are enormous, blue whales are not predatory. They filter feed for tiny krill and are totally harmless to people (other than through accidental collisions).

What is Aust colossus?

The Lilstock monster/ichthyosaur or Aust Colossus is an unnamed genus of ichthyosaur that lived in the United Kingdom during the Late Triassic.

Are blue whales bigger than dinosaurs?

Far bigger than any dinosaur, the blue whale is the largest known animal to have ever lived. An adult blue whale can grow to a massive 30m long and weigh more than 180,000kg - that's about the same as 40 elephants, 30 Tyrannosaurus Rex or 2,670 average-sized men.

Was Jaws a megalodon?

A new study from the University of Bristol and Swansea University has calculated the total body size of the Otodus megalodon - the distant ancestor of the great white shark depicted in hit blockbuster, Jaws, in 1975. ... By comparison, a modern-day great white shark measures around six metres in length.

Who would win megalodon or blue whale?

It's the largest shark to have ever existed, and also the deadliest. And Blue Whales only eat Krill, and can also be killed by a Killer Whale. The Megalodon will easily kill the Blue Whale.

Are Megs still alive?

There is no record, they completely vanish. The only valid conclusion is megalodon became extinct. This shows the evolution of the megalodon, from a small Cretaceous shark to the apex predator of the Pliocene. After the Pliocene, megalodon fossils are no longer present.

Who would win Megalodon vs Kraken?

The kraken would continue to wrap up the megalodon, bringing the shark it to its mouth. With its giant beak, it would bite into the monster shark. One, or maybe two bites, and the megalodon would be defeated. The kraken would then take its large tasty meal deep into the depths below.

What is the biggest fish?

The biggest fish in the ocean is the Rhincodon typus or whale shark. Despite their tremendous size and intimidating appearance, whale sharks are commonly docile and approachable. Please keep your distance, giving them the respect and space they deserve.