Do alligators swim in the ocean in Florida?


Do alligators swim in the ocean in Florida? Can alligators be in the ocean in Florida? While they are not typically found in the ocean, it isn't uncommon for the rare reptile to venture into saltwater environments.


Do crocodiles swim in the ocean?

They are known to be fantastic swimmers and can travel long distances by sea, sometimes as much as 900km. Saltwater crocodiles aren't particularly strong swimmers, yet there have been many reports of sightings in the open ocean, far from land.


Are American crocodiles aggressive?

The species usually does not attack people as regularly as Old World crocodiles do; the estimated number of attacks is considerably smaller than those by the saltwater (C. porosus) and Nile crocodiles (C. niloticus), which are considered the most aggressive crocodilians towards humans.