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Primary focus of next major conservation effort in response to orca hunting in Gulf of California by end of 2025?
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Orcas Flip and Drain Whale Sharks Using New Hunting Techniques off Mexico
Dec 2, 2024, 07:55 AM
Scientists have documented new specialized hunting techniques used by orcas (killer whales) to hunt and kill whale sharks, the world's largest fish, off the coast of Mexico. Images and videos from a recent study reveal that these orcas flip the enormous whale sharks and drain their blood, indicating the presence of a specialized pod of shark-hunting orcas in the Gulf of California. This behavior signifies a significant development in orca hunting strategies, as they collaborate in groups to target whale sharks. The findings underscore the adaptability and intelligence of orcas in developing new methods to capture large prey.
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