Lone Orca Demonstrates Unprecedented Hunting Skill by Killing Great White Shark

In a remarkable display of adaptability, a solitary orca was observed killing a great white shark by targeting its liver, challenging previous notions of orca hunting behavior.

A lone orca, known as Starboard, was observed killing a juvenile great white shark in less than two minutes by targeting its liver, a behavior previously unseen in solitary orcas.
The incident, which occurred near Seal Island in Mossel Bay, South Africa, challenges previous understandings of orca hunting behaviors, which typically involve cooperative hunting in packs.
Researchers suggest this behavior could indicate a shift in marine ecosystem dynamics, as orcas displace sharks as apex predators, potentially due to changes caused by human activities like climate change and industrial fishing.
The presence of orcas hunting great whites has driven the sharks away from their natural habitats, raising concerns about the impact on the marine ecology balance and the need for further research and conservation efforts.
This event underscores the adaptability and proficiency of orcas as top predators, capable of learning new hunting techniques and specializing in selective feeding behaviors.