Quick answer
A sea lion can reach up to 40 km/h (25 mph).
Top speed
40 km/h in pursuit, escape, or migration.
Compare
See our sea lion profile and comparison pages for related species.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the sea lion?
See our full sea lion profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial sea lion species profile.