14 animals with the strongest jaws in the world (15 photos)

A person needs to make a titanic effort to bite through an ordinary nut (the consequences for tooth enamel can be the most unpredictable). There is no need to even talk about trying something more serious.





Yes, nature did not endow us with a powerful jaw. The average human bite force averages 11.3 kilograms per square centimeter. We don’t take into account the various record holders whose teeth are a gift from heaven, thanks to which they are able to bend metal and lift enormous weights.

In this competition it is better for us to give way to our smaller brothers. They clearly have something to show.

Black piranha - 14th place



Bite force - 32.6 kg/cm²

The bite force coefficient is a relative indicator, representing the ratio of the jaw closing force to the mass of the muscles used. When calculating, the individual characteristics of the animal’s physique and physiology are not taken into account. The calculated value, as a rule, is somewhat less than the actual bite force of animals.

Leo - 13th place





Bite force - 45.7 kg/cm²

Bengal tiger - 12th place



Bite force - 47 kg/cm²

Puma - 11th place



Bite force - 50.9 kg/cm²

Alligator snapping turtle - 10th place



Bite force - 66.9 kg/cm²

Hyena - 9th place



Bite force - 77 kg/cm²

Grizzly bear - 8th place



Bite force - 81.5 kg/cm²

Polar bear - 7th place



Bite force - 84.3 kg/cm²

Gorilla - 6th place



Bite force - 91 kg/cm²

Jaguar - 5th place



Bite force - 105.4 kg/cm²

Behemoth - 4th place



Bite force - 126.5 kg/cm²

American alligator - 3rd place



Bite force - 149 kg/cm²

Saltwater crocodile - 2nd place



Bite force - 260 kg/cm²

Great white shark - 1st place



Bite force - 281 kg/cm²