Safari - Megalodon

Individually hand painted and professionally sculpted, the Megalodon model brings the prehistoric world right to your home!

Megalodon was a huge shark (almost 60 feet in length) that lived during the Cenozoic Era (23-2.6 million years ago). It probably looked like a larger, heavier version of the living great white shark. It was one of the most powerful predators that ever lived. Fossils of megalodon have been found in many places, and it is believed that it lived in all of the oceans of the world.

Scientific Name: Megalodon is actually a common name derived from the second part of its scientific name rather than the first part, which is usually where common names come from. The reason that even scientists prefer to use this name is that we aren’t sure which modern shark it is most closely related to. It is believed that megalodon belongs either in the genus Carcharodon or Carcharocles, so the correct scientific name would be either Carcharodon megalodon, or Carcharocles megalodon. Since we aren’t sure, we just use ‘megalodon’ informally.

Animal Figurines make the best addition to Small World Play & Sensory Play Tray activities. Create a scene along with some Sensory Fluff, Sensory Magic Sand, Pluffle, Coloured Rice, Water-beads or fizzy play! (all available & sold separately)

Popular amongst parents & educators too, these animals bring education to life! Can also be used as teaching aids, diorama accessories and even cake toppers!

• Size Approx: 18 x 10.75cm (LW)

• All Safari products are Non-toxic and BPA free
  

• Made from PVC , painted with non-toxic acrylic paints

• Safari Ltd figures are not specifically scaled with each other. Please view item details for specific size info. While our toys are not made to scale, many of our collections are generally compatible based on size.

⚠️ Warning - Choking Hazard. Contains Small Parts. Not suitable for ages under 3yrs

For Ages 3+ years