Everything you need to know about the megamouth shark
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Pregnant megamouth shark washed up on beach is first ever seen
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The megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) was first discovered in 1976. It is named for its massive mouth, which can measure more than 1.3 m (4 ft) across. It's a filter feeder, scooping
Alien Sharks: Documentary sees scientists track down rare megamouth shark
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A pregnant megamouth shark was found by scientists for the first time. Sadly it had been dead. No pregnant individual of this species was observed before. : r/sharks
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Everything you need to know about the megamouth shark
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Megamouth Shark Vs Killer Whale - Hungry Shark World
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Megamouth Sharks: Characteristics, Size, Behavior, Mating
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Ocean Zone
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Rare 'megamouth' shark sighting near San Diego
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Rare Megamouth Shark Captured on Video
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12 Elusive Megamouth Shark Facts - Fact Animal
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La Jolla scientists publish paper on rarely seen megamouth sharks following September sighting - La Jolla Light
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Megamouth shark - Megachasma pelagios — Shark Research Institute