Killer whales hunt and feast on largest fish on Earth

Killer Whales Target The Largest Fish On Earth In Coordinated Attacks
Another killer whale hits the ventral side of the whale shark. Kelsey Williamson. In the sunlit waters of the Gulf of California, a showdown that rivals even the most famed WWE ma
Killer Whales Caught Harvesting Organs From Largest Fish in the Sea
Researchers have documented killer whales working as a team to prey on whale sharks in the Gulf of California.
Killer Whales Hunt and Feast on the Largest Fish On Earth
Whale sharks are gentle, filter-feeding giants, but orcas in Mexican waters were documented attacking the animals and devouring their livers.
Belly butchers: Killer whales master new trick to hunt world’s largest fish
A new technique from an elite marine predator has emerged that challenges the dominance of the mighty whale sharks in the ocean.
Scientists finally know the clever tricks orca use to hunt whale sharks
For the first time, scientists have captured video evidence of orcas cooperatively hunting whale sharks, the largest species of fish on Earth. This graphic footage proves that whale sharks are a regular part of some orcas’ diets, and solves the mystery of how they are able to kill the massive fish.
Unique killer whale pod may have acquired special skills to hunt whale sharks
Killer whales can feed on marine mammals, turtles, and fish. In the Gulf of California, a pod might have picked up new skills that help them hunt whale sharks—the world's largest fish, growing up to 18 meters long.
Killer Whale Pod Members Team Together When Hunting Whale Sharks
Orcas appear to select the youngest fish, work together to flip them upside down, then target the most vulnerable areas of their bellies.
Killer whale pod 'has unique skills to hunt world's biggest fish'
A pod of killer whales has been spotted hunting the world's biggest fish, the whale shark, which is the first recorded case.
Are Orca Whales Wearing Dead Salmon As Hats For Fashion? An Investigation
Orca whales have been spotted wearing dead salmon as hats, simultaneously charming and confounding scientists around the ...
Killer whales revive 1980s ‘dead salmon on head’ look
A pod of killer whales has revived a curious trend from the 1980s in which they swim around with dead salmon balanced on ...
‘Surreal’ video shows stealthy killer whales gliding past downtown Vancouver
A ferry captain captured the stunning moment a family of killer whales, or orcas, came within 10 feet of the boat in downtown ...
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Orcas attack whale sharks' pelvis to make them easier to catch
Orcas in the Gulf of California hunt whale sharks using advanced techniques. This highlights the need for conservation ...
Expedition Killer Whale shows "the tender, family side of the lives of Antarctica’s killer whales"
Follow one scientist in the search for one particular pack of killer whales, because for him, this mission is personal ...
Killer whales have developed never-seen before 'special knowledge' leaving scientists stunned
A pod of killer whales has developed "unique" skills to hunt the world’s biggest fish. A group of orcas have been spotted in ...
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Orca Blasts Over 20 Feet In The Air While Hunting Dolphins Off The Coast Of San Diego
Recently, a whale watching crew off the coast of San Diego, California, got to witness these majestic beauties in action, ...
Orcas bring back 80s salmon hat trend in the Pacific, four decades later
The latest sighting was of an orca named Blackberry, who was photographed last month sporting a salmon on her head in the ...