Celebrate the mighty prehistoric shark that once ruled the ancient oceans.
National Megalodon Day celebrates one of the largest predators to have ever lived. Today is the perfect time to dive into prehistoric adventures, creative writing, and fascinating shark facts.
The name Megalodon translates from Greek simply as "giant tooth".
by National Geographic Kids
Filled with exciting shark adventures, fascinating facts, and colorful illustrations, this collection makes it easy to learn about different shark species in bite-sized reading sessions. It’s a fun way to build excitement before imagining Earth’s most famous prehistoric shark.
You might try a traditional haiku, descriptive free verse, or another style of poetry that lets your words make a big splash!
Watch a short ocean documentary or kid-friendly video about sharks together. Afterwards, compare modern sharks with the enormous megalodon. Which shark surprised your family the most? Finish by sketching what you think a megalodon would look like swimming beside a great white shark!
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