A new study found that a killer whale pod in Mexico is attacking much larger whale sharks from below to debilitate them. This "sniper" hunting strategy appears to be an organized attack, according ...

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 ...

Killer Whales Are Hunting Whale Sharks — the Largest Fish in the World, New Photos and Study Show The killer whale pod in Mexico hunts and attacks much larger whale sharks by targeting them from ...

Orcas have been spotted hunting down an unexpected dinner off the coast of Chile in a particularly brutal way. The matriarch of this orca pod was seen flinging a dusky dolphin into the air during ...

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 ...

One male orca, named Moctezuma, was present in three of the four documented hunting events. A female orca, potentially a pod member or relative, was also observed participating in one of the attacks.

Orcas are some of the smartest creatures on the planet. They’re organized, social, and show clear signs of having a culture.

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 ...

Orcas, a type of porpoise similar to dolphins, are intelligent, social animals with sophisticated group vocalizations and hunting techniques.

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 ...

Orca vs. whale shark The researchers’ analysis revealed exactly how the killer whales, often hunting as a group, subdue the whale shark.