Saltwater Crocodile vs Hammerhead Shark
Who would win?
Saltwater Crocodile toss-up
| Saltwater Crocodile | Hammerhead Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| 73.3 | Power index | 73 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #9 | Rank | #10 |
| 500 kg | Weight | 230 kg |
| 5 m | Length | 4 m |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 70 years | Lifespan | 39.1 years |
Saltwater Crocodile wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (83 vs 55). Its power index is 73.3 against 73 for the Hammerhead Shark.
Size matters here: a typical adult Saltwater Crocodile weighs about 500 kg (1,102 lb), roughly 2.2× the Hammerhead Shark's 230 kg.
The Hammerhead Shark's best chance is its stamina (82 vs 46), plus abilities like Electrosensory Hammer Sweep and Ray Pin Pivot. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Reality check: these two would never meet. The Hammerhead Shark lives in water, so this verdict is a neutral "stat fight". In deep water the Hammerhead Shark would hold every advantage; on dry land it could not fight at all.
Who would win, Saltwater Crocodile or Hammerhead Shark?
Saltwater Crocodile. Saltwater Crocodile wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (83 vs 55). Its power index is 73.3 against 73 for the Hammerhead Shark.
Which is bigger, the Saltwater Crocodile or the Hammerhead Shark?
The Saltwater Crocodile (500 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 52).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works