Orca predation on great whites and other large predators; cultural transmission; new behaviors
Key Questions
How are orcas hunting great white sharks?
Port and Starboard pods use tonic immobility for liver extraction, leading to a great white exodus from False Bay.
What new orca predation behaviors have been observed?
Orcas are hunting whale sharks in the Gulf of California, with the Moctezuma pod flipping juvenile great whites; orcas have also fled from pilot whales.
Is there a new southern resident orca calf?
A new calf, L130, has been spotted with the endangered southern resident orcas' L pod.
What rare orca behaviors were recently filmed?
Tourists spotted a large pod breaching off the Farne Islands, and footage shows orcas circling a man's boat with spyhopping off Oregon.
What ecological impact occurs if great whites vanish?
The disappearance of great whites due to orca predation could disrupt marine ecosystems, as explored in recent analyses.
Do orcas hunt humans?
Educational resources confirm that killer whales do not hunt humans despite their power and predatory nature.
What documentary covers orca versus Greenland shark interactions?
The documentary 'PACIFIC WILD' explores orca predation on large ocean predators including Greenland sharks.
Have orcas been seen in unusual locations recently?
A white orca was sighted off Hokkaido, and rare Hebridean hunting behavior plus an Old Thom sighting were reported.
Port/Starboard pods use tonic immobility for liver extraction; GW exodus from False Bay. New: Orcas hunting whale sharks in Gulf of California; Moctezuma pod flips juvenile GWs; orcas flee from pilot whales. Rare Hebridean hunting behavior; Old Thom sighting; white orca off Hokkaido. New study confirms orca predation on juvenile GWs in Gulf of California. SANBI report challenges orca-blame narrative. Documentary 'PACIFIC WILD' explores orca vs Greenland shark. Orca circles man's tiny boat with spyhopping; video of orcas breaching off Oregon coast. Article 'What Happens When Great White Sharks Vanish?' explores ecological fallout. New southern resident orca calf (L130) spotted with L pod. Educational video 'The Truth About Why Killer Whales Don't Hunt Humans'. Tourists spot large pod (20-30) of orcas off Farne Islands, dramatic breach video.