How much does a great white shark weigh?
Typical weight
520–2,000 kg
That is 1,150–4,410 lb.
The largest predatory fish, and the species responsible for most unprovoked shark bites on humans.
Mature females far outweigh males; the largest reliably weighed individuals approached 2,000 kg.
How that compares
Great white shark against things of a similar mass.
Giraffe 700–1,930 kg
Great white shark 520–2,000 kg
Walrus 400–1,900 kg
Elevator 450–2,000 kg
Narwhal 800–1,600 kg
Ocean sunfish 247–2,300 kg
Black rhinoceros 800–1,400 kg
American bison 320–1,270 kg
More about a great white shark
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
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Common questions
- How much does a great white shark weigh?
- A great white shark weighs 520–2,000 kg (1,150–4,410 lb). Mature females far outweigh males; the largest reliably weighed individuals approached 2,000 kg.
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- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How much does a lion weigh? 120–250 kg
- How much does a tiger weigh? 100–310 kg
- How much does a blue whale weigh? 50–190 t
- How much does a cheetah weigh? 34–72 kg
- How much does a polar bear weigh? 150–700 kg
- How much does a grizzly bear weigh? 130–360 kg
- How much does a gray wolf weigh? 23–62 kg
- How much does a orca weigh? 1,300–10,000 kg
- How much does a saltwater crocodile weigh? 76–1,300 kg
- How much does a leopard weigh? 28–90 kg
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- Great white shark vs Orca Side by side
- Great white shark vs Walrus Side by side
- Great white shark vs Tiger shark Side by side
- Great white shark vs Giraffe Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))