Bottlenose Dolphin vs Bull Shark
Who would win?
Bottlenose Dolphin toss-up
| Bottlenose Dolphin | Bull Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| 68.4 | Power index | 66.8 |
| A | Tier | A |
| #15 | Rank | #20 |
| 260 kg | Weight | 111 kg |
| 2.75 m | Length | 2.84 m |
| — | Height | — |
| 29 km/h | Top speed | 19 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 42.5 years | Lifespan | 27 years |
Bottlenose Dolphin wins this matchup 53% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from intelligence (94 vs 58). Its power index is 68.4 against 66.8 for the Bull Shark.
Size matters here: a typical adult Bottlenose Dolphin weighs about 260 kg (573 lb), roughly 2.3× the Bull Shark's 111 kg.
The Bull Shark's best chance is its attack (72 vs 55), plus abilities like Riverbreaker Osmoregulation and Serrated Power Bite. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Bottlenose Dolphin or Bull Shark?
Bottlenose Dolphin. Bottlenose Dolphin wins this matchup 53% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from intelligence (94 vs 58). Its power index is 68.4 against 66.8 for the Bull Shark.
Which is bigger, the Bottlenose Dolphin or the Bull Shark?
The Bottlenose Dolphin (260 kg) is heavier than the Bull Shark (111 kg).
Which is faster?
The Bottlenose Dolphin is faster, with a top speed of 29 km/h.
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works