Are alligators or crocodiles more vicious?

As mentioned earlier, crocodiles are typically more aggressive, followed by the caiman, and then the alligator and gharial. However, there may also be notable exceptions. For example, the rare American Crocodile is reported to be temperamentally closer to the American Alligator than its nearer relatives. read more

A study conducted by Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory found that the Crocodylus porosus, colloquially known in Australia as the saltie, was much more aggressive than six other species of crocodiles selected from around the world. read more

Not only do crocodiles beat alligators in the sheer power of their bites, they also do in size potential. The biggest verified saltwater crocodile specimen exceeded 2,000 pounds and length of more than 23 feet. The biggest verified American alligator specimen was approximately 1,000 pounds and 19 feet. read more