Orca vs Great White Shark
Who would win?
Orca slight edge
| Orca | Great White Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| 87.9 | Power index | 79.7 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #1 | Rank | #4 |
| 5 t | Weight | 900 kg |
| 6.5 m | Length | 5 m |
| — | Height | — |
| 56 km/h | Top speed | 50 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 50 years | Lifespan | 70 years |
Orca wins this matchup 63% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 5 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (78 vs 68). Its power index is 87.9 against 79.7 for the Great White Shark.
Size matters here: a typical adult Orca weighs about 5 t (5.5 US tons), roughly 5.6× the Great White Shark's 900 kg.
The Great White Shark's best chance is its stamina (91 vs 88), 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, Orca or Great White Shark?
Orca. Orca wins this matchup 63% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 5 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (78 vs 68). Its power index is 87.9 against 79.7 for the Great White Shark.
Which is bigger, the Orca or the Great White Shark?
The Orca (5 t) is heavier than the Great White Shark (900 kg).
Which is faster?
The Orca is faster, with a top speed of 56 km/h.
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works