Great White Shark vs Saltwater Crocodile
Who would win?
Great White Shark slight edge
| Great White Shark | Saltwater Crocodile | |
|---|---|---|
| 79.7 | Power index | 73.3 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #4 | Rank | #9 |
| 900 kg | Weight | 500 kg |
| 5 m | Length | 5 m |
| — | Height | — |
| 50 km/h | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 70 years | Lifespan | 70 years |
Great White Shark wins this matchup 60% 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 stamina (91 vs 46). Its power index is 79.7 against 73.3 for the Saltwater Crocodile.
Size matters here: a typical adult Great White Shark weighs about 900 kg (1,984 lb), roughly 1.8× the Saltwater Crocodile's 500 kg.
The Saltwater Crocodile's best chance is its defense (83 vs 68), plus abilities like Death-Roll Clinch and Current Rider. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Reality check: these two would never meet. The Great White Shark lives in water, so this verdict is a neutral "stat fight". In deep water the Great White Shark would hold every advantage; on dry land it could not fight at all.
Who would win, Great White Shark or Saltwater Crocodile?
Great White Shark. Great White Shark wins this matchup 60% 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 stamina (91 vs 46). Its power index is 79.7 against 73.3 for the Saltwater Crocodile.
Which is bigger, the Great White Shark or the Saltwater Crocodile?
The Great White Shark (900 kg) is heavier than the Saltwater Crocodile (500 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Great White Shark is more agile (73 vs 52).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works