Researchers from the deep-sea mapping company Magellan have released new visuals of the Titanic wreck that reveal a gold megalodon tooth necklace, a find not seen since the liner disappeared in 1912. This detail surfaced as part of a report featured on the news portal itv.news.
Magellan noted that many readers may not realize the Titanic consists of two main sections: a bow and a stern, with a vast debris field between them spanning about 8 square kilometers. The team says their underwater surveys captured this area with such clarity that the scene appears almost as if a map were laid over the ocean floor. The researchers describe the debris field as a dense cluster of wreckage and scattered artifacts, a landscape that has long rested beneath silence until now. The ability to observe it in such high definition marks a new milestone in maritime archaeology and deep-sea mapping.
During last summer’s missions, Magellan’s subs navigated more than 200 hours in the Titan wreck zone, assembling 700,000 images into a suite of 3D reconstructions. These reconstructions offer a more complete view of the wreck and the surrounding debris field, allowing experts to study the structure, distribution, and possible origins of various artifacts with unprecedented precision. While the scale of the endeavor is large, the team emphasizes careful planning and rigorous data management to ensure the work preserves the site’s integrity and scientific value.
Under existing agreements protecting the site, researchers are not allowed to touch artifacts or disturb the wreck. Yet Magellan’s scientists hope to leverage artificial intelligence to identify who might have worn the necklace at the time of the voyage. The plan involves cross-referencing the image data with historical passenger records and boarding photos, a process that could eventually connect the necklace to specific individuals or families. Analysts anticipate that the information gathered from the imagery will complement established archival sources, shedding new light on the personal histories connected to the Titanic crowd and the artifact itself.