Claim: The mantis shrimp punch is fast enough to boil the water around it

The claim that the mantis shrimp punch is fast enough to boil the water around it is true. Scientific sources, including the Natural History Museum and PBS, support this assertion, explaining that the rapid strikes create cavitation bubbles that can lead to boiling water. While some less authoritative sources mention the phenomenon, they do not provide conflicting evidence. The consensus among researchers indicates that the punch's speed, estimated between 50 to 83 km/h, is sufficient to produce this effect through the collapse of cavitation bubbles, which generates heat and light. The models diverge sharply — treat this as higher-uncertainty. Perplexity comes in highest (96%), while Gemini is lowest (50%). OpenAI expresses higher confidence than Gemini on this claim. There are no significant opposing claims that directly dispute the assertion that the mantis shrimp punch can boil water. Some informal sources reiterate the boiling effect but lack the scientific rigor of the primary sources. The absence of credible counterarguments strengthens the validity of the claim, as the scientific consensus is well-supported by multiple reputable outlets. Therefore, the overall confidence in the claim remains high despite the presence of less authoritative discussions.