How fast can sea turtles swim?

Unlike other types of turtles, the sea turtle's shell is small, flat and fairly lightweight, which allows the animal to cut through the water quickly. Their strong front legs are shaped like paddles, which also helps them swim swiftly. read more

sea turtles don't "swim" they float on under water currents. they have orifices that act as propulsion systems on the backs of their flippers. the laws of aerodynamics apply in the water as well as above it, so their shells aid them in attaining maximum speed. the dept of the navy has picked up sea turtles propelling themselves as fast as 220mph. read more