orca
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A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Researchers say ramming has not previously been documented as an orca predation strategy.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Researchers documented two separate hunting events in which three white sharks were killed while they were conducting regular orca monitoring.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025
The project's team also contains people who were involved in a whale sanctuary that was created to house Keiko – the orca who starred in the 1993 movie Free Willy.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025
Cole spotted the glistening keel-like fins of an orca whale guiding her young calf along the shoreline in search of food.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
