The strongest bites in the world! The strongest jaws of the animal world Who has the strongest bite

The strength of the bite is an important characteristic for any animal, because it is thanks to it that the animal not only finds food, but also defends itself from enemies. We offer you to get acquainted with the list of the most powerful bites in the animal kingdom.

25th place - Killer whale, PSI: unknown
Scientists have not yet been able to determine the exact force of a killer whale bite. There are only suggestions that the force of a killer whale bite can exceed 19,000 PSI.

24th - Piranha, PSI: unknown
The bite force of this small fish is 30 times its body weight. Although the exact strength of her bite is also still unknown.

23rd place - Leopard, PSI: 300-310
One of the five "big cats" of the panther genus, it is known for its athleticism and speed. Meetings with a leopard should be avoided, since it is almost impossible to escape from it.

22nd place - Tiger shark, PSI: 325
This marine life is considered one of the most dangerous predators of the ocean. In fact, the bite force of a tiger shark is only 325.

21st place - Hyena dog, PSI: 340
Although the appearance of this animal is a little unsightly, in terms of bite, it is not much inferior to cougars.

20th place - Puma, PSI: 350
The cougar is not only one of the fastest animals, but also the owner of a strong bite. Thanks to their muscular jaws and long fangs, cougars easily bite into meat, tendons and muscles.

19th place - Wolf, PSI: 406
Wolves are excellent hunters and their bite force is 406 PSI.

18th - Mastiff, PSI: 556
Mastiffs, not Pit Bulls or Rottweilers, have the strongest bite among domesticated dogs.

17th place - White shark, PSI: 669
The bite of sharks is not very strong, but they don’t really need it, because they cause the main damage with their teeth.

16th place - Leo, PSI: 691
The bite of a lion is not the strongest and therefore it is only 16th on our list.

15th place - Jaguar, PSI: 700
Jaguars have the strongest bite in relation to body weight of any cat family.

14th place - Brown bear, PSI: 850
The brown bear has a bite force of up to 850 PSI.

13th - Kodiak, PSI: 930
Kodiak is the largest subspecies of the brown bear and one of the largest representatives of the bear genus.

12th place - Amur tiger, PSI: 950
Amur tigers boast powerful jaws and very sharp teeth.

11th place - Cayman turtle, PSI: 1000
The bite force of the caiman turtle reaches 1000 PSI.

10th place - Bengal tiger, PSI: 1050
The largest representatives of the cat family are famous for their strength and power.

9th place - Hyena, PSI: 1100
This unsympathetic animal has teeth specially adapted for eating rough food and crushing large bones.

8th place - Polar bear, PSI: 1235
These are some of the strongest and most enduring mammals on the planet with a very powerful bite.

7th place - Grizzly bear, PSI: 1250
These majestic animals have very strong teeth.

6th place - Blunt shark, PSI: 1250
This type of fish has the strongest bite of all fish.

5th place - Gorilla, PSI: 1300
A strong bite of a gorilla is not due to teeth, but to a strong neck and jaw muscles.

4th place - Hippo, PSI: 1821
These huge animals have very strong jaw muscles, and their bite is considered the strongest among all mammals.

3rd place - Mississippi alligator, PSI: 2125
This predator is considered one of the most vicious and deadly in the world, and its bite is in third place on our list.

2nd place - Nile crocodile, PSI: 5000
In second place on the list is one of the most vicious cannibals in all of Africa.

1st place - Salted crocodile, PSI: 7700
Salted crocodile is considered the largest reptile that lives on the planet at the moment. In addition, he is the owner of the most powerful bite among all animals in the world.

They are able to gnaw through steel, bite a huge crocodile or bite through the thick skin of a hippo… Let's look into the mouths of those who are capable of this thanks to their powerful jaws.

Photos and text by Alexey Osokin

1. Let's start, of course, with the lions. These incredibly beautiful and graceful cats are real killing machines. No one can feel at ease being near them. Lions attack even adult hippos. Nothing is impossible for them. At the same time, the bite force of a lion by African standards is very small - only about 40-50 atmospheres.

2. Cheetahs cannot boast of the strongest bite, but incredibly sharp fangs and incisors leave no chance for the victim ...

3. Note: The cheetah's head is designed by nature so that the respiratory system takes up most of the space, allowing it to run at great speed. There was no room left for big teeth.

4. Another cat that can kill an animal much larger than itself, and then drag the carcass up a tree - a leopard.

5. According to the bite force, the leopard is the strongest cat in Africa - according to various sources, from 100 to 125 atmospheres.

6. The hippopotamus has the most powerful jaws. And although it feeds mainly on grass, the hippopotamus needs a powerful jaw for battles with other hippos and for protection from predators. They are said to be able to bite into two parts of a huge crocodile. The bite force of these fat men reaches 125 atmospheres.

7. There are legends about the power of the jaws of a crocodile. And not in vain. These cutest creatures have a bite force of 340 atmospheres and this is the highest among all African animals.

9. Hyenas easily gnaw through strong bones and are even able to gnaw through steel bars of cages.

10. The strength of a hyena bite, according to various sources, ranges from 70 to 90 atmospheres, but incredibly strong and sharp teeth give power to the bite.

Do you know what the maximum strength of a human bite can be? That's over 160 pounds per inch (PSI). You may feel slight pain while doing this. The question is, what does it feel like to be bitten by an animal that has 10 or 20 times more powerful bite than a human? Yes, such animals exclusively bite because of their instinct for self-preservation. Here is a list of the 10 most severe animal bites.

10. Lion - Bite Force: 650 PSI


As you know, the Lion is considered the king of the jungle. The bite force value is weaker compared to the bite force of other large felids, such as the jaguar or tiger.

9. Tiger - bite force: 1050 PSI



Weighing up to 933 kg (Amur Tiger), the tiger is the largest of all cats in the world. He is stronger and faster than a lion. At 1050 psi inch, the bite force of a tiger is almost twice as strong as that of a lion. Unlike lions, the tiger is a solitary animal. He lives and hunts alone, except during the mating season.

8 Spotted Hyena - Bite Force: 1100 PSI


African animal that feeds on carrion. You may underestimate the hyena as an animal that only feeds on the remains of other animals. They have exceptionally powerful jaws. Their bite force is measured at 1100 PSI, which is more powerful than the lion and tiger. The spotted hyena is an animal that lives in large groups called clans. In a large group, spotted hyenas seek out large prey, such as buffalo, antelope, or rhinoceros. Their bite is strong enough to shatter the bones of prey. Spotted hyenas are able to eat their prey, in general, they did not even leave bones.

7. Grizzly - bite force: 1200 PSI



The grizzly bear is a subspecies of the brown bear native to North America. They have a keen sense of smell, long claws and powerful jaws. With 1200 PSI bite force, a grizzly can easily bite through a cast iron skillet, thick wood and bones. Without a doubt, the bear is a symbol of strength. But they are very aggressive.

6. Gorillas - Bite Force: 1300 PSI


Standing 1.73 meters tall and the gorilla weighs up to 352 kg. The gorilla is the largest of all primates. Despite their large size, gorillas tend to be gentle and shy. But, in addition to their huge size, gorillas also have strong jaws and long, sharp fangs. Their bite force is measured at 1300 PSI. Why would a gentle gorilla need such a sharp fang, you may ask? First, gorillas eat plant foods. Grinding hard food, like bark or roots, gorillas need strong teeth. Gorillas also use their fangs to scare off external threats.

5. Jaguar: 2000 PSI



The jaguar has the most powerful bite of any other big cat. Its bite force is rated at 2000 PSI. It is almost twice as powerful as a tiger. Jaguars have very strong jaw muscles. The jaguar is a solitary animal, lives and hunts alone. They are skilled hunters and their food list includes many animals. The jaguar's bite is strong enough to pierce the skull of its prey.

4. Hippo - Bite Force: 1825 PSI


The hippopotamus has the most powerful bite of any other mammal. The large mouth of hippos contains a large number of incisors and fangs. Behemoths use their large teeth to fight outside threats. Weighing up to 3968 pounds, hippos have a squat appearance. Their legs are short. Despite these physical characteristics, hippos can run at speeds of up to 30 km/h. They are very aggressive and unpredictable. Hippos can attack even without any reason. This is why hippos are considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.

3. American Alligator - Bite Force: 2125 PSI



At 11.2 feet long and up to 1000 kg in weight, the American alligator is the largest reptile in North America. It's not the size, but the force of the bite that makes the American alligator so special. With exceptionally powerful jaws, American alligators can tear their prey to pieces. An adult American alligator has 75-84 teeth. If one tooth wears out, it is replaced with a new one. In his entire life, he can change from 2000 to 3000 teeth. Although American alligators have powerful jaws, the muscles to open the jaw are very weak.

2. Salted Crocodile - Bite Force: 3690 PSI

The combed crocodile has the most powerful bite ever tested. It is the largest reptile in the world. The crocodile is over 20 feet long and up to 2200 pounds in weight. Their diet includes fish, poultry, crabs, turtles, monkeys and buffaloes.

1. Nile Crocodile - Bite Force: 5000 PSI



The Nile crocodile has the most powerful bite of any other living creature in the world. Long, powerful jaws are well adapted for capturing prey. The Nile crocodile is the second largest reptile in the world. They live in the rivers, swamps and swamps of sub-Saharan Africa. An adult Nile crocodile is 20 feet long and up to 1650 pounds in weight. They mainly feed on fish, zebras, antelopes and carrion.

Which animal do you think has the strongest bite? A lion? Hyena? Turtle? Or maybe someone smaller, like a piranha? The answer may surprise you. There is a famous saying that says: “Big fish eat small fish” and if you look at how nature works, there is a lot of truth in this statement. It is especially true in the animal world, where most animals survive using a wide range of tactics and evolutionary characteristics. As you may have guessed, bite strength is one of the many characteristics that help animals not only in their search for food, but also in self-defense. It is for this quality that today we will compile a list of the most “successful” representatives of the animal kingdom. From the beautiful Siberian tiger to the fearsome polar bear, we present to you the 25 most powerful bites in the animal kingdom.

25. Killer whale, PSI: 19000 ~ unknown

24. Piranha, PSI: unknown

23. Leopard, PSI: 300-310

22. Tiger shark, PSI: 325

21. Hyena dog, PSI: 340

20. Puma, PSI: 350

19. Wolf, PSI: 406

18. Mastiff, PSI: 556

17. Great White Shark, PSI: 669

16. Lion, PSI: 691

15. Jaguar, PSI: 700

14. Brown bear, PSI: 850

13. Kodiak, PSI: 930

12. Amur tiger, PSI: 950

11. Cayman Tortoise, PSI: 1000

10. Bengal tiger, PSI: 1050

9. Hyena, PSI: 1100

8. Polar bear, PSI: 1235

7. Grizzly bear, PSI: 1250

6. Bullhead Shark, PSI: 1250

5. Gorilla, PSI: 1300

4. Hippo, PSI: 1821

3. Mississippi alligator, PSI: 2125

2. Nile crocodile, PSI: 5000

1. Salted crocodile, PSI: 7700

Which animal do you think has the strongest bite? A lion? Hyena? Turtle? Or maybe someone smaller, like a piranha? The answer may surprise you. There is a famous saying that says: “Big fish eat small fish” and if you look at how nature works, there is a lot of truth in this statement. It is especially true in the animal world, where most animals survive using a wide range of tactics and evolutionary characteristics. As you may have guessed, bite strength is one of the many characteristics that help animals not only in their search for food, but also in self-defense. It is for this quality that today we will compile a list of the most “successful” representatives of the animal kingdom. From the beautiful Siberian tiger to the fearsome polar bear, we present to you the 25 most powerful bites in the animal kingdom.

25. Killer whale, PSI: 19000 ~ unknown

Until now, it has not been possible to accurately measure the strength of a killer whale's bite. However, based on incidents involving killer whales in captivity, it appears that their bite force may exceed 19,000 PSI. Since this is just a guess, at the moment the killer whale only gets 25th place.

24. Piranha, PSI: unknown


If we talk in the context of boxing, then the piranha would come out as the absolute champion in its weight. The force of her bite exceeds her body weight by 30 times, which is simply unheard of in the animal world. However, her exact strength has never been measured.

23. Leopard, PSI: 300-310


The leopard is one of the five "big cats" of the panther genus and is found in many parts of the world, such as parts of sub-Saharan Africa, Western Asia, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and even Siberia. Known for its athleticism and speed, the bite of the leopard is definitely something to avoid.

22. Tiger shark, PSI: 325


This marine animal is arguably one of the most deadly predators in the ocean and definitely looks very intimidating. However, her bite force is only 325.

21. Hyena dog, PSI: 340


The wild dog is endemic to sub-Saharan Africa and is considered the largest member of its genus in Africa. Don't let her appearance fool you, she can compete with cougars in terms of bite power.

20. Puma, PSI: 350


The cougar is considered the largest wild land mammal in the Western Hemisphere and one of the fastest animals. They do not have the strongest bite, however, they have muscular jaws and long fangs that are adapted to bite into meat, tendons and muscles.

19. Wolf, PSI: 406


The wolf is one of the most famous and well-studied animals. They also have some of the most paradoxical relationships with humans. The wolf is an excellent hunter, they usually hunt in packs to take down animals that are much larger than them. The wolf boasts an impressive bite force of 406 PSI.

18. Mastiff, PSI: 556


The Mastiff has the strongest bite among domesticated dogs. Even a Rottweiler, Pit Bull or German Shepherd cannot be compared with him.

17. Great White Shark, PSI: 669


While sharks should generally have the strongest bite of any fish, this shark's bite is surprisingly weak. However, this may be due to the fact that sharks do not need a strong bite, as they do most of the damage with their teeth.

16. Lion, PSI: 691


It was sad to see the "king of beasts" in such a low place, but it is obvious that his bite is not his main advantage. However, lions have a fairly strong bite that has earned them a spot on this list of the 25 most powerful bites.

15. Jaguar, PSI: 700


The jaguar is terrible not because of its powerful bite, but because of the way its teeth are designed: they can pierce the skull and are able to pierce the shell of a turtle. By comparison, jaguars have the strongest bite relative to body weight of any cat family.

14. Brown bear, PSI: 850


The modest brown bear lives in the forests and mountains of northern North America, Europe and Asia. It is the most widely distributed bear in the world, boasting an impressive bite force of up to 850 psi.

13. Kodiak, PSI: 930


Kodiak lives on the islands of the Kodiak archipelago in southwestern Alaska, from which he borrowed his name. This is the largest subspecies of the brown bear and one of the two largest members of the bear genus. The second is the polar bear.

12. Amur tiger, PSI: 950


Amur tigers have not only incredibly powerful jaws, but also very sharp teeth, with which they dig into the throats of their victims.

11. Cayman Tortoise, PSI: 1000


According to a bite force test by Dr. Brady Barr of National Geographic, the caiman tortoise has a bite force of approximately 1,000 PSI.

10. Bengal tiger, PSI: 1050


Bengal tigers are the largest representatives of the cat family and are famous for their strength and power. Despite their formidable reputation, most tigers shy away from humans, but the few that don't are responsible for many deaths in India, where they live.

9. Hyena, PSI: 1100


This not-so-cute and scary animal, which we learned about as a child watching The Lion King, has teeth that are specially adapted for eating rough food, as well as crushing and digesting large bones. Their milk is rich in calcium due to the huge amount of bones included in their diet.

8. Polar bear, PSI: 1235


Polar bears are among the strongest and most enduring mammals on the planet, and as such, they also have a very powerful bite. Their diet consists mainly of seals, which are by no means soft-skinned, but their teeth are also adapted to a vegetable diet.

7. Grizzly bear, PSI: 1250


The grizzly bear is a majestic and dominant symbol of wild and primordial strength. They are omnivorous and have very strong teeth. Their incisors are relatively large, as are their fangs. Unlike most other animals, their teeth are also adapted for a vegetable diet.

6. Bullhead Shark, PSI: 1250


Bullhead sharks have the strongest bite of any fish, but their strength is only half of their power, as they also have very sharp teeth.

5. Gorilla, PSI: 1300


The teeth of typical male gorillas are white and large, but not very sharp. However, they have a very strong neck and jaw muscles that make their bite very strong.

4. Hippo, PSI: 1821


Hippos may not look like they have a strong bite, but the truth is that these huge animals have very strong jaw muscles. Even though they are herbivores, their bite is considered to be the strongest among all mammals.

3. Mississippi alligator, PSI: 2125


The Mississippi alligator is a rare success story in breeding an endangered animal. This species has been saved from extinction. The Mississippi alligator is one of the most vicious and deadly predators in the world, and its bite is third on our list.

2. Nile crocodile, PSI: 5000


The Nile crocodile has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most vicious cannibals in all of Africa. It is difficult to give an exact number, but it is estimated that about 200 people die in the pasture of the Nile crocodile every year. It comes second on our list.

1. Salted crocodile, PSI: 7700


To put it bluntly, the combed crocodile is the largest reptile that lives on our planet at the moment. It is also the largest land and coastal predator in the world. The length of males of this species can reach 6.7 meters, and weight 2000 kilograms. In addition, they have the strongest bite of any animal in the world.