Orcas Have the Strongest Bite in the Animal Kingdom

What We’re Showing

The animals with the strongest bite force. The bite force is the amount of force generated by the muscles and bones of the upper and lower jaw when an animal bites, measured in pounds per square inch (psi). Bite force measurements are estimates.

Key Takeaways

• Orcas have a bite force of around 19,000 psi, the strongest in the animal kingdom. To put that into perspective, it takes 2,500 psi to crush a car. 
• Nile crocodiles and saltwater crocodiles have bite forces that range between 5,000 and 3,700 psi.
• The average bite force of an adult human is around 160 psi.