Great White Shark vs Hammerhead Shark
Who would win?
Great White Shark slight edge
| Great White Shark | Hammerhead Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| 79.7 | Power index | 73 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #4 | Rank | #10 |
| 900 kg | Weight | 230 kg |
| 5 m | Length | 4 m |
| — | Height | — |
| 50 km/h | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 70 years | Lifespan | 39.1 years |
Great White Shark wins this matchup 61% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (88 vs 74). Its power index is 79.7 against 73 for the Hammerhead Shark.
Size matters here: a typical adult Great White Shark weighs about 900 kg (1,984 lb), roughly 3.9× the Hammerhead Shark's 230 kg.
The Hammerhead Shark's best chance is its agility (84 vs 73), plus abilities like Electrosensory Hammer Sweep and Ray Pin Pivot. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Great White Shark or Hammerhead Shark?
Great White Shark. Great White Shark wins this matchup 61% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (88 vs 74). Its power index is 79.7 against 73 for the Hammerhead Shark.
Which is bigger, the Great White Shark or the Hammerhead Shark?
The Great White Shark (900 kg) is heavier than the Hammerhead Shark (230 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Hammerhead Shark is more agile (84 vs 73).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works