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In this video from The Most, we take a look at the top predators in the world’s oceans and we
ask the question, “Is the Great White really the oceans’ top dog?”.

While these may not be the most deadly, meaning they kill the highest number of people per
year, they are the apex predators, meaning they’re at the top of the food chain.

Let’s get going!

Leopard Seal

First up, we have the Leopard Seal. It’s easy to think of sharks when we’re thinking of ocean-
going predators, but the Leopard Seal probably isn’t most people’s first thought. However,
coming in at around 11 feet long and weighing in at over 1300 pounds, the leopard seal
definitely deserves a spot on this list.

The second largest seal in the world’s ocean, behind the elephant seal, the Leopard Seal is one
of the most feared predators to ocean birds, fish, and other seals.

When compared to other seals, Leopard Seals are natural predators, having strong muscular
jaws, sharp teeth, and long muzzles common to the world’s predators.

Because of its size, ferocity, power, and agility in the water, the Leopard Seal has only 1 natural
predator that you’ll see later on in this list, so stick around to see our top choice.

Tiger Shark

Next up, we have the Tiger Shark. There are many sharks that could have gone on our list
including the Bull Shark, but we went with the Tiger because of its sheer size. While Bull
Sharks are around 8 feet long and around 300 pounds, the Tiger comes in at around 16 feet
and can tip the scale at almost 1400 pounds!

Living only in tropical regions mostly in the Pacific islands, the Tiger shark is an apex predator,
feeding on seals, birds, and even dolphins. Many experts agree that the Tiger shark is an
almost indiscriminate feeder, having the widest range of prey in the shark world.

It is rare, however, for Tiger sharks to attack humans, because of their hunting style. Being
mostly solitary nocturnal hunters, humans and Tigers don’t often cross paths.
The Tiger Shark has only one natural predator. You guessed it, it’s the top on our list, so stick
around!

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Sperm Whale

Next on our list of the Oceans’ Top Predators, we have the Sperm Whale.

One of the most distinctive whale species because of its blocky head, the Sperm Whale is one
of the deepest diving mammals in the ocean, having been recorded diving down to over 2600
feet. Sperm Whales have this unique pattern of diving in search of its primary food source,
giant squid. While they do often eat rays and octopuses, they primarily feed on the giant squid.

One of the largest whale species, and the largest predatory whale, the Sperm Whale comes in
at around 67 feet on average, just 20 feet shorter than the Blue Whale, the world’s largest
animal. With teeth up to 8 inches long and weighing in at up to 90,000 pounds, the Sperm
Whale has only 1 natural predator.

Great White Shark

Maybe the most known of our list of apex ocean predators, because of movies like Jaws, the
Great White shark comes in second on our list. Feeding on everything from sea lions, fish, and
even other sharks, the Great White can be almost 21 feet long and weigh over 2400 pounds.
This is half again the size of our other shark on this list, the Tiger Shark.

Easily the largest predatory fish, Great Whites are amazingly efficient predators. Despite their
size, the Great White can swim at up to 21 miles per hour.

They use their rows of up to 300 razor-sharp teeth and a bite force of almost 2 tons to hunt
almost everything in their habitat. By comparison, African Lions have a bite force of only ½ a
ton.

Killer Whales

Well congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of our list and you’re at the undisputed apex
predator in the world’s oceans. The Killer Whale, or Orca, is the only predator for all the other
apex predators on our list. Having been observed preying on Great Whites all the way down to
Leopard Seals, the Killer Whale truly earns its name.
A pack hunter that grows to around 26 feet and weighs in at almost 9000 pounds, the Killer
Whale is the only member of our list that has no natural predators.

Orcas are the most widely distributed mammal in the world’s oceans because of their
capabilities as predators and their ability to adapt to almost any climate. They are such capable
predators that they can adapt their predatory strategies to attack both Sperm Whales in the
deep ocean and seals on ice shelves or on the beach.

Closing

Thanks for sticking around to the end. We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of the The Ocean’s Real
Apex Predators.

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