But was this apex predator simply a beefed-up great white shark ... megalodon had to be able to open its mouth wide. It is estimated that its jaw would span 2.7 by 3.4 metres wide, easily big enough ...

Great white sharks have this combination of teeth. These apex predators eat sea lions, dolphins and even other sharks. Long, sharp teeth are excellent at gripping small or medium-sized fish and squid.