Great white shark vs Walrus
Great white shark vs walrus
Near enough equal on weight
Great white shark and walrus are near enough identical on weight.
A great white shark and a walrus can be compared on 3 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Great white shark | Walrus | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 520–2,000 kg | 400–1,900 kg |
| Length | 3.4–6.1 m | 2.2–3.6 m |
| Typical lifespan | 50–73 yr | 30–40 yr |
What the numbers say
- Great white shark and walrus are near enough identical on weight.
- Great white shark is 1.5× walrus on length.
- Great white shark is 1.8× walrus on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
Great white shark 520–2,000 kg
Walrus 400–1,900 kg
Great white shark
The largest predatory fish, and the species responsible for most unprovoked shark bites on humans.
Walrus
A tusked Arctic pinniped that hauls out in herds of thousands and forages for clams on the seabed.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, great white shark or walrus?
- Great white shark and walrus are near enough identical on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do great white sharks and walruses compare on length?
- Great white shark: 3.4–6.1 m. Walrus: 2.2–3.6 m. Great white shark is 1.5× walrus on length.
- How do great white sharks and walruses compare on typical lifespan?
- Great white shark: 50–73 yr. Walrus: 30–40 yr. Great white shark is 1.8× walrus on typical lifespan.
Related pages
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))