How Heavy Is a Great White Shark?
a Great White Shark weighs about
2.04 t (2.25 US tons)
- a blue whale150,000 kg
adult; females larger than males; Antarctic subspecies up to 330,000 lb (149,685 kg), North Atlantic/North Pacific over 100,000 lb (45,359 kg)
- an African elephant4,500 kg
adult male 4,500–6,100 kg; adult female 2,000–3,500 kg
- a great white shark2,040 kg
maximum for a large adult: up to 4,500 pounds (2,041 kg)
- an average new car1,980 kg
model year 2024 US fleet average curb weight
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.0× an average new car
- About 2.2× an African elephant
- About 73× a blue whale
Sources
[1] NOAA Fisheries
White Shark | NOAA FisheriesGovernment agency
“Weight Up to 4,500 pounds”
Value as published: Up to 4,500 pounds · accessed 2026-11-11.
[2] NOAA Fisheries
White Shark | NOAA FisheriesGovernment agency
“The white shark is born at approximately 4 feet long and can grow up to about 20 feet long, weighing over 4,000 pounds.”
Value as published: over 4,000 pounds · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
Related objects
- a white rhinoceros2.3 t (2.54 US tons)
- a hippopotamus1.5 t (1.65 US tons)
- an Asian elephant3.5 t (3.86 US tons)
- a giraffe1.18 t (1.3 US tons)
- a saltwater crocodile1.1 t (1.21 US tons)
- an African elephant4.5 t (4.96 US tons)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a great white shark weigh?
a Great White Shark weighs about 2.04 t (2.25 US tons) — maximum for a large adult: up to 4,500 pounds (2,041 kg).
How much is a great white shark in pounds and ounces?
4,500 lb, which is 72,000 oz. In metric terms: 2,040 kg.
Is a great white shark heavier than an average new car?
Yes. a Great White Shark weighs about 2.04 t (2.25 US tons), while an average new car is about 4,350 lb (1,980 kg) — roughly 1.0×.
Where does this number come from?
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