Bottlenose Dolphin vs Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Who would win?
Bottlenose Dolphin toss-up
| Bottlenose Dolphin | Oceanic Whitetip Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| 68.4 | Power index | 67.3 |
| A | Tier | A |
| #28 | Rank | #31 |
| 260 kg | Weight | 150 kg |
| 2.75 m | Length | 2.7 m |
| — | Height | — |
| 29 km/h | Top speed | 17 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 42.5 years | Lifespan | 25 years |
Bottlenose Dolphin wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (88 vs 70). Its power index is 68.4 against 67.3 for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark.
Size matters here: a typical adult Bottlenose Dolphin weighs about 260 kg (573 lb), roughly 1.7× the Oceanic Whitetip Shark's 150 kg.
The Oceanic Whitetip Shark's best chance is its attack (71 vs 55), plus abilities like Breach From the Deep and Pilot Whale Shadowing. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Bottlenose Dolphin or Oceanic Whitetip Shark?
Bottlenose Dolphin. Bottlenose Dolphin wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from agility (88 vs 70). Its power index is 68.4 against 67.3 for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark.
Which is bigger, the Bottlenose Dolphin or the Oceanic Whitetip Shark?
The Bottlenose Dolphin (260 kg) is heavier than the Oceanic Whitetip Shark (150 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
Pick who wins, then watch the fight. Right calls build a streak.