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Fun facts and FAQs about Megalodon, Maryland’s new (and definitely extinct) official state shark

Posted on April 15, 2026 By David Shiffman
Fun facts and FAQs about Megalodon, Maryland’s new (and definitely extinct) official state shark
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This week, Maryland became the first U.S. State to have an official state shark! Otodus megalodon was a really cool shark that is rightfully beloved by many, and Maryland’s Calvert Cliffs are a major source of Megalodon fossils of this awesome animal (which is definitely and unequivocally super-duper extinct). I wanted to join in the … Read More “Fun facts and FAQs about Megalodon, Maryland’s new (and definitely extinct) official state shark” »

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