Killer whales have unique behaviors, and have been seen hunting great white sharks by themselves.
Orcas know there is strength in numbers. The whales typically hunt in packs and ambush larger prey like seals, other whales, and sea lions. But, in an odd case, researchers have recently observed orcas hunting alone — and attacking the apex predator, the great white shark.An orca attacking a shark.
"Witnessing a white shark's fin break the surface initially sparked excitement, but that turned to a somber realization as Starboard swiftly approached," said Esther Jacobs in a press release, a conservation manager with Keep Fin Alive, who witnessed the event. "The study raises critical questions about the impact of killer whale predation on shark populations in South Africa," Towner said in a press release. "The displacement of various shark species due to killer whale presence may have implications for mesopredator release and potential trophic changes in the marine ecosystem."A female great white shark with orca teeth mark scars.
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