An artistic reconstruction of megalodon shows a closed-mouth shark in side view, with five gill lines, broad fins, an unequal-lobed tail and loose water curves.

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Megalodon Side View — Artistic Reconstruction

An artistic reconstruction of megalodon shows a closed-mouth shark in side view, with five gill lines, broad fins, an unequal-lobed tail and loose water curves. Try one body color and a lighter underside, using a separate shade for the water lines.

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Two blues to define the fins

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Digital example: Side-view megalodon reconstruction with a light blue body and darker fins.

1. Light blue — head and body
2. Deep blue — fins and tail

Fill the head and body light blue, keeping the eye and gill lines clear.
Use deeper blue on the fins and tail; leave the background and spaces around the wave marks white.

Check that the fins stand out while all five gill lines remain visible.

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