Giant squid vs Great white shark
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Giant squid | Great white shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Architeuthis dux | Carcharodon carcharias |
| Mass | 272 kg Wikidata | 1,089 kg Wikidata |
| Lives in | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America | Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania |
| Status | Least concern | Vulnerable |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Giant squid or the Great white shark?
- The great white shark is heavier: Wikidata gives 1,089 kg, against 272 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Giant squid: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America. Great white shark: Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Giant squid
The giant squid (Architeuthis dux) is a species of deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae.
Great white shark
The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), also known as the white shark, white pointer, or great white, is a large shark.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.