10 Fastest Attacking Animals in the World

Archer Fish

This fish shoots jets of water from its specialized mouth to knock insects into the water with remarkable accuracy.

Tail-Slap of the Bearded Dragon

While not typically thought of as fast, the bearded dragon can deliver a swift tail slap that is surprisingly quick and can deter predators or rivals.

Great White Shark

With bursts of speed that can reach up to 25 mph (40 km/h), the great white shark attacks its prey with such force that it can propel itself out of the water during a strike.

Tiger Beetle

The tiger beetle not only runs fast but also attacks with great speed. It can cover 120 times its body length in a second

Trap-Jaw Ant

Known for having one of the fastest and most powerful bites in the insect world, the trap-jaw ant's mandibles snap shut at speeds exceeding 140 mph (225 km/h)

Sidewinder Rattlesnake

This snake uses a rapid, sudden strike to deliver venomous bites. Its strike can be executed in less than a second, making it one of the fastest snake strikes.

Black Marlin

Among the fastest fish in the ocean, the black marlin can swim at speeds up to 82 km/h (51 mph).

Cheetah

Known as the fastest land animal, cheetahs can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in just a few seconds, making their attack on prey breathtakingly quick and efficient.

Peregrine Falcon

The fastest animal in the world when in a hunting dive, the peregrine falcon can reach speeds over 240 mph (386 km/h).

Mantis Shrimp

This marine creature is famous for its incredibly fast and powerful punches. It can strike with the velocity of a .22 caliber bullet.

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