Largest organism by area
The current largest organism by area record is 77 sq mi, held by Shark Bay seagrass (Posidonia australis). Last checked October 9, 2026.
77
sq mi
Shark Bay seagrass (Posidonia australis)
- Holder
- Shark Bay seagrass (Posidonia australis)
- Record
- 77 sq mi
- Metric
- 200 km²
- Exact figure
- About 200 km2 (77 sq mi)
- Location
- Shark Bay, Western Australia
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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