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How strong was the megalodon's bite?

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Megalodon could grow up to 60 feet (18 meters) long, and had a bite more powerful than that of a Tyrannosaurus rex.

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Estimates suggest their large jaws could exert a bite force of up to 110,000 to 180,000 newtons (25,000 to 40,000 lbf).

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