What If Megalodon Sharks Never Went Extinct?

Would you ever venture into the ocean if you knew this creature could be lurking beneath you? It's twice the size of a T. rex, its jaws are big enough to crush cars, and it can swallow multiple humans at a time! This ancient beast is called a megalodon shark, and if it had never become extinct, it would have a surprisingly large impact on our lives. How would they change the way we use our oceans? Correction at 4:33 - Yes, you are correct — the megalodon was indeed a fish and not a mammal. With your support we can make our show better! Join our Patreon community: http://bit.ly/whatif-patreon Transcript and sources: https://whatif.show/what-if-megalodon-sharks-never-went-extinct/ Music: http://bit.ly/whatif-music Watch more what-if scenarios: Planet Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-HhCwYD7rc&list=PLZdXRHYAVxTJCzxwmCq0NNpYq9N9wyb2l The Cosmos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfuJyVkMH_g&list=PLZdXRHYAVxTJno6oFF9nLGuwXNGYHmE8U Technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS3bBO05fpU&list=PLZdXRHYAVxTIeRY3JtgXgoGqSEB7kDdKO Your Body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmXR46TrbA8&list=PLZdXRHYAVxTJNsV9FFeNAKl2ySsHj8GZO Humanity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdCDQIyXGnw&list=PLZdXRHYAVxTIFnvmOeWbv-Mt8zFxSCSvZ Tweet us your what-if question to suggest an episode: https://twitter.com/WhatIfScience What If elsewhere: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatif.show/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatIfScience Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/What.If.science Suggest an episode (detailed): http://bit.ly/suggest-whatif T-shirts and merch: http://bit.ly/whatifstore Feedback and inquiries: https://underknown.com/contact/ What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure — grounded in scientific theory — through time, space and chance, as we ask what if some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence were different.