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whales are faster than sharks

Discover whether whales swim faster than sharks. Compare the speeds of different whale and shark species to learn who rules the ocean’s currents.
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 Sharks
Shortfin mako shark → 🚀 fastest shark and one of the fastest fish, can reach 60–74 km/h (37–46 mph) in short bursts
Great white shark → up to 40 km/h (25 mph)
(Most other sharks cruise at 5–15 km/h (3–9 mph
Whales
Orca (killer whale) → fastest whale, reaching 55 km/h (34 mph) in bursts
Blue whale → around 20–30 km/h (12–19 mph), can sprint up to 50 km/h (31 mph) for short times
Most baleen whales swim at 8–15 km/h (5–9 mph) when cruising
 Conclusion
The shortfin mako shark is generally faster than whales, holding the record for speed in the ocean
However, some whales like orcas and blue whales can rival the speed of many sharks, but they usually don’t sustain high speeds for long.