# Megalodon Once Ruled the Oceans, But Not Antarctica

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Podcast: [Bright Side](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bright-side-3596359)
Published: 2026-09-11T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADME5045561957.mp3?updated=1764574871
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Duration seconds: 750

## Resource

The mighty Megalodon dominated warm oceans for millions of years—but why was Antarctica its no-go zone? Explore ancient seas, frozen mysteries, and the surprising reason this giant predator never claimed the icy south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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