Sep 21, 2024, 08:53 PM IST

8 animals with strongest bites

Shweta Singh

Known for having the strongest bite force of any living animal, capable of exerting over 3,700 pounds per square inch (psi).

Saltwater Crocodile

With a bite force of about 1,200 psi, its powerful jaws can easily crush bone and prey.

Great White Shark

Despite being herbivorous, its bite can reach up to 1,800 psi, making it one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.

Hippopotamus

This big cat has a unique bite force of around 1,500 psi, allowing it to pierce the shells of tortoises and other hard prey.

Jaguar

With a bite force of approximately 1,000 psi, lions use their strength to hunt large prey effectively.

African Lion

Similar to lions, tigers have a bite force of about 1,000 psi, enabling them to take down substantial animals.

Tiger

This shark species has a bite force of around 1,350 psi, making it formidable in both water and shallow coastal areas.

Bull Shark

Known for their pack hunting, wolves have a bite force of around 1,200 psi, which aids in bringing down large prey.

Grey Wolf