The megalodon, a gigantic shark that is now extinct, is considered one of the largest and most powerful predators that ever existed. Its appearance was similar to that of the great white shark, but its size was much greater: it could have reached up to 16 metres.

Today is #SharkAwarenessDay ! 🦈🎉🦈 How much do people really know on the presence of #elasmobranchs as part of the #Mediterranean and #EUBiodiversity? 👀 We tried to find out! 🙂 Sharks are animals that deserve our knowledge and respect, not fear📚❤️ LIFE Programme Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn

Even on a Sunday, the #Elife_Project keeps going! Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn continue testing #circlehooks & #magnets to reduce bycatch of #elasmobranchs. Recent success: several #PelagicStingray were caught & released alive 🦈 Supporting #EUBiodiversity & #sustainablefishery LIFE Programme