SpeedrooHow fast does a gannet dive into the sea?
53.4 mphAbout 86 km/h · Run
Up to about 54 mph (87 km/h), folding its wings back just before it hits the water.
That's about 1.5 times a red kangaroo's top speed of about 35 mph (56 km/h).
🐦53.4 mph
🏊a 50 m freestyle
By speed: a diving gannet is about 10× faster than a 50 m freestyle.
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