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

Orcas attacking whale sharks: the impressive hunting strategy led by Moctezuma in Mexico
A male orca named Moctezuma participated in three out of the four documented attacks between 2018 and 2024 in the Gulf of Mexico: "It's impressive how they work in a strategic and intelligent way to access only a very specific area of the prey.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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 ...
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Orcas start wearing dead salmon hats again after ditching the trend for 37 years
Orcas off the coast of Washington State are balancing dead fish on their heads like it's the 1980s, but researchers still ...
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Orcas have a diabolical strategy for tearing up sharks
It's unprecedented: a group of killer whales targeted a whale shark, following a well-thought out plan. The strategy is ...
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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.
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Orca gang develops brutal hunting strategy to take on the world's largest shark — 'This is a fascinating behaviour'
The orca attacks appear to be led by a large adult male, suggesting that he may be leading the charge on this predatory ...
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.
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Orcas have begun wearing salmon hats again – and we may soon know why
About 40 years ago, researchers noticed a population of orcas had begun swimming around with dead fish on their heads, and ...
Watch a very close encounter with orcas in Lerwick
A pod of orcas has caused a stir by swimming up alongside onlookers at the Lerwick waterfront in Shetland. The beautiful ...