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Who wins?
Dwarf Crocodile 6 (54.5%)
Grey Reef Shark 5 (45.5%)
Total Votes: 11
Dwarf Crocodile v Grey Reef Shark
Topic Started: Nov 20 2012, 05:34 PM (2,448 Views)
Taipan
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Dwarf crocodile - Osteolaemus tetrapis
The dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis) is an African species of crocodile. It is also the smallest extant crocodile species in the world. Dwarf crocodiles attain a medium adult length of 1.5 meters (5 feet), though the maximum recorded length for this species is 1.9 meters (6.2 feet). Adult specimens typically weigh between 18 and 32 kg (40 and 71 lb), with the largest females weighing up to 40 kg (88 lb) and the largest males weighing 80 kg (180 lb). Adults are a uniform black on their backs and sides with a yellowish underside with black patches. Juveniles have a lighter brown banding on body and tails and yellow patterns on the head. The dwarf crocodile is a slow, timid, and mainly nocturnal reptile. As with all crocodilians, it is an adept predator of vertebrates, large invertebrates such as crustaceans and, when presented with the opportunity, also eats carrion. Foraging is mainly done in or near the water, though in areas with substantial ground cover, they may expand their feeding pattern to land in extensive forays, specially following rains.

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Grey Reef Shark - Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
The grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, sometimes misspelled amblyrhynchus or amblyrhinchos) is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae. One of the most common reef sharks in the Indo-Pacific, it is found as far east as Easter Island and as far west as South Africa. This species is most often seen in shallow water near the drop-offs of coral reefs. The grey reef shark has the typical "reef shark" shape, with a broad, round snout and large eyes. This species can be distinguished from similar species by the plain or white-tipped first dorsal fin, the dark tips on the other fins, the broad, black rear margin on the tail fin, and the lack of a ridge between the dorsal fins. Most individuals are less than 1.9 m (6.2 ft) long. Most grey reef sharks are less than 1.9 m (6.2 ft) long. The maximum reported length is 2.6 m (8.4 ft) and the maximum reported weight is 33.7 kg (74.3 lb).

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dinofreak337
Nov 19 2012, 09:37 PM
grey reef shark vs dwarf crocodile.
Edited by Taipan, Jan 2 2013, 01:20 PM.
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Fishfreak
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IMO croc wins it has armor and a powerful bite. the shark doesn't seem to have a very impressive bite. The shark however seems faster and more robust.
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Carcharadon
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the person ^ above me is right imo
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DinosaurMichael
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Not sure. How formidable is a Dwarf Crocodile?
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tyrannotitan
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At my zoo they have a dwarf crocodile they have large teeth so it wins
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Fishfreak
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DinosaurMichael
Nov 21 2012, 01:10 AM
Not sure. How formidable is a Dwarf Crocodile?
Well it's same size as the shark, but has superior jaws and good armour.
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Vivyx
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The shark wins.
Edited by Vivyx, Aug 29 2017, 08:58 AM.
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yigit05
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croc win stronger bite
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TheUndertaker45
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IMO the croc has better chances to win.It has a stronger bite and it's better armed than the shark.However,the shark has probably teeth which can easily hurt the crocodile's belly.I would say 7 out of 10 for the crocodile.
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spinosaurus rex
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i say shark. small species of crocodilians tend to have heavily ossofied skin, wich tends to restrict manuverability a bit. and i really don't see a major advantage with the crocodilians bites. the sharks jaws are equelly effective, but with a diferent mechanic in jaw design. being specialized in buzzsawing type of feeding, it would allow it to get through the crocs armor, despite having ossified skin does increase it's strength. not to mention superier manuverability and acceleration
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Hatzegopteryx
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Just like my latest post on a similar thread, but with larger equivalents.

Land - Mismatch
Shallow water - Crocodile wins
Deep water - Shark wins due to better adaptations for locomotion in this environment (hence the fact it is its unique kind of environment)
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Honey Badger
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Ur ready 4 Freddy, butt f*cked bi Foxy
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I vote shark
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TheViper
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I do have a cuviers dwarf caiman as a pet.I did go tho for the shark because it would win IMO in deep water.
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