Megalodon vs Great White Shark
Who would win?
Megalodon slight edge
| Megalodon | Great White Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Power index | 79.7 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #2 | Rank | #4 |
| 30 t | Weight | 900 kg |
| 16.4 m | Length | 5 m |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | 50 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 46 years | Lifespan | 70 years |
Megalodon wins this matchup 62% 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 defense (96 vs 68). Its power index is 87 against 79.7 for the Great White Shark.
Size matters here: a typical adult Megalodon weighs about 30 t (33.1 US tons), roughly 33× the Great White Shark's 900 kg.
The Great White Shark's best chance is its agility (73 vs 58), plus abilities like Ampullary Target Lock and Warm-Core Pursuit. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Megalodon or Great White Shark?
Megalodon. Megalodon wins this matchup 62% 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 defense (96 vs 68). Its power index is 87 against 79.7 for the Great White Shark.
Which is bigger, the Megalodon or the Great White Shark?
The Megalodon (30 t) is heavier than the Great White Shark (900 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Great White Shark is more agile (73 vs 58).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works