In order to study the failure mode and energy dissipation law of granite with double elliptical defects, dynamic splitting tensile experiments were conducted on granite with double elliptical defect angles of 0°, 45°, 90°, and 135° using a SHPB ( split Hopkinson bar) device. The relationship between the angle and spacing of double elliptical defects, as well as the failure morphology and energy of granite, was explored. The results show that when the distance between double elliptical defects remains constant, the larger the included angle, the easier the specimen is to fracture. When the angle remains constant, the spacing increases and the rock sample is more prone to fracture. The dissipated energy density of the specimen decreases with the increase of the included angle, and the downward trend gradually tends to be gentle. The failure mode of the specimen is highly sensitive to the angle, that is, as the angle increases, the degree of fragmentation of the rock sample gradually intensifies, the symmetry of the fragments disappears, the wedge effect gradually becomes obvious, and the plasticity increases. When the included angle exceeds 90°, the degree of fragmentation begins to decrease again, and the rock sample exhibits symmetrical fracture.