Orcas Hunt and Kill World's Largest Fish, Whale Shark

Unique images shows orcas hunting, killing 18-meter-long giant whale shark using vicious technique
This event is part of a series of documented encounters between orcas and whale sharks in the southern Gulf of California. Between 2018 and recent years, researchers have recorded
Orcas have learned how to hunt and kill huge whale sharks, video shows
Off the coast of Mexico, scientists have observed a pod of killer whales adapting new skills to help them hunt these docile giants of the sea.
Orcas Are Now Hunting Whale Sharks For Their Livers
Orcas are endlessly fascinating creatures. Their antics have been the focus of the internet's interest in recent years. Now, they're hunting whale sharks.
Orcas observed preying on massive whale sharks
The method of hunting may imply that some orcas in the Gulf of California have acquired a special set of skills–like going after the ventral side of young whale sharks–that help them prey on these enormous fish. Orcas may have learned to do the same thing in other parts of the world, but evidence is limited, according to the team.
New images show how orcas hunt whale sharks
An orca pod in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico has devised a cunning strategy to hunt and kill whale sharks — the world’s largest fish that can grow up to 18 meters (60 feet) in length — new research has revealed.
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 efforts.
Orca pods have learned to hunt whale sharks, study shows
Marine biologist Austin Gallagher discusses a new study that orcas have learned to hunt whale sharks and other shark species and explains their techniques.
Orcas Have Learned New Hunting Skills and Whale Sharks Are Their Targets
Known to travel in groups or pods, killer whales can sabotage their victims by encircling them en masse before they attack
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Trendsetting orcas bringing ‘80s fashion back to the Puget Sound: salmon hats
It’s a very sophisticated thing to do something for no purpose other than that it amuses you,” on researcher said.
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Orcas have begun wearing salmon hats again – and we may soon know why
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Scientists Baffled by Orcas Wearing Dead Salmon as Hats
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So hot right now: WA orcas are wearing dead salmon on their heads in latest fashion fad
Washington orcas have reportedly revived a macabre fashion trend: dead-salmon hats.
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.