While the documentary captures our imagination, actual marine science from organizations like the Natural History Museum confirms that Otodus megalodon went extinct approximately .

(Note: Look for reputable channels like National Geographic or Discovery for the most accurate scientific data.) The Verdict

The film presents itself as a real investigation into the 2013 deaths of several whale watchers off the coast of South Africa, allegedly attacked by a living Otodus megalodon — a prehistoric shark that reached over 50 feet (15 meters) and weighed up to 60 tons.

While the "Marianas Trench" theories make for great movies like The Meg , the science doesn't support it. Megalodons were adapted for warm, surface-level hunting. The deep ocean is near-freezing, pitch black, and contains very little food—impossible conditions for a 60-foot predator that needs a high-calorie diet. 🦴 How to Find Your Own Megalodon Tooth