State Designations - State Shark - Megalodon

This bill designates the extinct prehistoric shark *Megalodon* (not a living species) as Maryland's official state shark under Section 7-310 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. It directly affects state symbolism and educational materials by formally adding this designation to the state code, effective October 1, 2026. The bill amends the legal code through renumbering and inserts the specific designation ("THE MEGALODON (OTODUS MEGALODON) IS THE STATE SHARK"), with no policy or funding changes. It is purely ceremonial, referencing Maryland’s fossil history and the Calvert Marine Museum’s collection of megalodon teeth.