Jabrosky
Banned
I have a story in mind where the heroine is headed for another country to warn a local politician about assassins. On the way there, she experiences a severe delay when a Megalodon attacks the galley she's boarded. For those of you who don't know, the Megalodon was a prehistoric shark that grew big enough to prey on whales. Below is a size comparison chart to give you an idea of how big this shark grew:
What I have planned out is that even though the Megalodon destroys her boat and delays her progress (which has dire consequences towards the story's end), my heroine does injure the beast and escape. She has a bronze spear and African-style throwing knives at her disposal.
Do you think it would be possible for a human to gravely injure a shark as big as a Megalodon? I know that the gill, snout, and eye areas are vulnerable spots for modern sharks. Furthermore, if you could get the shark to bleed, it might attract other sharks who could gang up and cannibalize it. On the other hand I've heard that shark's skin is quite tough, and I imagine it might be even worse for a giant whale-eating one.
What I have planned out is that even though the Megalodon destroys her boat and delays her progress (which has dire consequences towards the story's end), my heroine does injure the beast and escape. She has a bronze spear and African-style throwing knives at her disposal.
Do you think it would be possible for a human to gravely injure a shark as big as a Megalodon? I know that the gill, snout, and eye areas are vulnerable spots for modern sharks. Furthermore, if you could get the shark to bleed, it might attract other sharks who could gang up and cannibalize it. On the other hand I've heard that shark's skin is quite tough, and I imagine it might be even worse for a giant whale-eating one.