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Killer Whales Are Hunting Whale Sharks — the Largest Fish in the World, New Photos and Study Show

Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on the offensive. Their new target is whale sharks, the world's largest fish species. According to CNN, a new study — published in the ...
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Killer whales have adapted special strategy to hunt world’s largest fish, scientists say

Orcas in the Gulf of California appear to have gained special skills to hunt and kill the world’s largest fish, according to a new study. Whale sharks, which grow up to 18m long, are known to ...

In Mexico, Killer Whales Take Down Great White Sharks

A pod of orcas in the Gulf of California has repeatedly hunted juvenile white sharks to feast on their livers.
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Killer whales

Killer whales are known for their intelligence and power, even an inclination to sink yachts. Now, research is showing how they take down prey that few other animals can. Why it matters: The ...
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How do orcas hunt whale sharks, the world's largest fish? New images show pod strategy

DEVISED A NEW STRATEGY TO KILL THE WORLD’S LARGEST FISH. FOR THE FIRST TIME, MARINE SCIENTISTS ARE SEEING HOW ORCAS HUNT WHALE SHARKS. AUTHORS OF A NEW STUDY ANALYZED FOUR SEPARATE HUNTING ...
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The Fascinating Diet of Killer Whales: 16 Animals They Hunt

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.
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Killer whales hunt and feast on the largest fish on Earth

Off Baja California in Mexico, a killer whale named after an Aztec emperor is leading his pod on routine takedowns of the largest fish in the sea: whale sharks. There have been isolated ...