Megachasma applegatei (SciiFii)

The giant megamouth shark (Megachasma applegatei) is a species of megamouth shark that originally lived from the Oligocene to early Miocene (28-23 Mya) of the Western United States and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern Pacific Ocean to help boost biodiversity. The giant megamouth shark is the largest living species of megamouth shark, growing on average to be about 19 feet (6 meters) long, but is it not uncommon for giant megamouth sharks to grow to be around 36 feet (11 meters) in length. Like common megamouth sharks (Megachasma pelagios), giant megamouth sharks feed primarily on fish, jellyfish, and small planktonic invertebrates both in deep and shallow water habitats. The reproduction of the giant megamouth shark is ovoviviparous, meaning that the young sharks develop in eggs that remain within the mother's body until they hatch. The conservation status of the giant megamouth shark is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the giant megamouth shark's wide range.
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