In Resident Evil 2, what is the name of the giant alligator encountered in the sewers?

In Resident Evil 2, the giant alligator encountered in the sewers is called the Giant Alligator.

The creature is one of the game's memorable sewer hazards and appears during the section in which the playable character explores the underground passages beneath Raccoon City. Its unusual size results from exposure to biological contamination associated with the Umbrella Corporation's experiments.

The Giant Alligator is commonly confused with named creatures from other Resident Evil games, such as Neptune, the shark from the original Resident Evil, or the giant crocodile-like enemies in later titles. In Resident Evil 2, however, the straightforward canonical name used in references is Giant Alligator.

The encounter emphasizes the series' recurring idea that laboratory waste and engineered viruses can transform ordinary animals into dangerous monsters. The sewers also connect several important locations, including routes toward Umbrella's underground facilities.