Does the saltwater crocodile prey on sharks?

Answer by  SallyManda (308)

There have been known instances where saltwater crocodiles will eat sharks, but remember not all sharks are huge mammoths. Crocodiles are very powerful and efficient predators that will eat about anything they can overpower and consume.

Answer by  raun08 (1839)

Not specifically, but crocodiles are opportunistic hunters. It's hard to imagine if they came across a shark smaller than they are, that they would pass it up as a meal.

Answer by  rach85 (6)

Saltwater crocodiles prefer easy prey. It would be very unlikely that a croc would eat a shark. It would be rare for a croc and a shark to share the same habitat. Crocs like to sneak up on prey, so they like murky water. Sharks swim quickly and would not be ideal prey for a croc.

Answer by  megan69 (82)

Saltwater crocodiles sometimes venture out into the oceans, but the chance of a war between the crocodile and a shark is low. Both animals prefer to go after easy prey.

Answer by  melsbabys (44)

I believe they do. I know they like to feed on animals around the same size. They are meat eaters. They are the largest crocodiles of the reptile species. They can get up to 17 ft in length.

Answer by  Jaza (4)

The saltwater crocodile does not prey on sharks. It's main prey consists of animals coming to the waters edge to drink.

Answer by  juliannna (639)

These is actually a very common question asked and the answer is sometimes the saltwater crocodile will prey on sharks. It all depends on the size of the shark and if the crocodile feels threatened by the shark. If the shark is a small one,then the shark should be feared for its life.