The Mantis Shrimp: The Fastest and Most Powerful Punch in Nature

Log by: Shahid Khan

The mantis shrimp delivers the fastest strike of any animal—its punch accelerates like a bullet and generates shockwaves that can stun or kill prey instantly. Key Points Punch speed reaches 50–80 km/h with extreme acceleration. Its club-like appendages can break glass aquariums and crab shells. The punch creates a cavitation bubble, causing a second explosive shockwave. Mantis shrimp have the most complex vision system known—16 color receptors, compared to humans.

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