Scientists filmed killer whales hunting whale sharks
- December 1, 2024
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In the Gulf of Southern California, researchers filmed a pod of killer whales hunting a whale shark. Although killer whales often prey on sharks, these events are extremely
In the Gulf of Southern California, researchers filmed a pod of killer whales hunting a whale shark. Although killer whales often prey on sharks, these events are extremely rare to human eyes.
A male nicknamed Montezuma was involved in three of the four documented killer whale attacks on sharks between 2018 and 2024. In the fourth, people related to Montezuma were identified.
Whale shark (Rhincodon type) is the largest of the sharks and the largest fish on the planet: its length reaches 20 meters and its weight is 34 tons, which is comparable to the dimensions of an average sperm whale.
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Source: Port Altele
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