According to Charles H. Bogert an alligator’s bite has a force of about 3700 pounds per square inch (PSI). This is one of the highest recorded bite forces for any animal.
In comparison the average human bite has a force of about 300 PSI. Even the strongest human bite only produces about 1300 PSI. So an alligator’s bite is nearly three times as strong as the strongest human bite.
Alligators have very powerful jaws and sharp teeth. They can easily crush bones and puncture skin. Their bites can cause serious injuries including deep cuts broken bones and even amputation.
Alligators are not the only animals with powerful bites. Other animals such as crocodiles sharks and hippopotamuses also have very strong bites. Answer to question 15:
