Some say they got this name because sailors noticed their ability to dispatch enormous whales and dubbed them ‘whale killers’. These remarkable predators can even successfully hunt a blue whale, the ...

From sinking boats and feasting on shark livers to dining on whale tongue and tossing porpoises around for fun, orcas are ...

The great white shark’s fearsome reputation has been shaped in part by films like Jaws and Deep Blue Sea, which portray it as ...

In the conversation of the ocean’s greatest predator, the debate usually comes down to orca vs great white shark. Most people would likely say the giant, man-eating great white, and it’s easy to see ...

Orcas in the Gulf of California off the coast of Mexico have been spotted hunting young great white sharks by flipping them over to incapacitate them before eating their energy-filled liver, new ...

Scientists say dolphins and orcas have teamed up to hunt salmon off British Columbia. It’s the first time such behavior has been documented between the two mammals.

The orca is called the killer whale for a reason—and nothing demonstrates why quite like a recent scientific discovery about deadly encounters between orcas and young great white sharks. A pod of orca ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Orca whales are skilled pack hunters with an ever-growing list of ...

Off the coast of British Columbia, killer whales are tailing dolphins, and both seem to be rewarded with fishy meals. But not everyone is convinced it's teamwork—and the behavior may hint at other oce ...