Was there ever a whale bigger than a blue whale?


Was there ever a whale bigger than a blue whale? Researchers estimate that the Perucetus colossus was around 66 feet (20 metres long) and weighed up to 340 metric tonnes — this means it was heavier than today's blue whale and even the largest dinosaurs. Hence, the name, which literally means colossal Peruvian whale.


Is blue whale bigger than Megalodon?

A blue whale can grow to up to five times the size of a megalodon. Blue whales reach a maximum length of 110 feet, which is far larger than even the biggest meg. Blue whales also weigh significantly more compared to the megalodon.