Lone Orca Kills Great White Shark in Groundbreaking Solo Hunt

The unprecedented attack off South Africa's coast challenges previous notions of orca hunting tactics and raises questions about its ecological impact.

A lone orca named Starboard was observed killing a great white shark in under two minutes off the coast of South Africa, marking the first time such behavior has been documented.
The attack, which targeted the shark's liver, suggests a significant shift in orca hunting tactics, previously believed to involve group efforts rather than solo actions.
Scientists believe this new hunting behavior could be a response to climate change and other human-led changes in the orcas' ecosystem, potentially impacting other marine species.
The phenomenon has led to a displacement of great white sharks from the area, with potential cascading effects on the local marine ecology.
Researchers express concern over the ecological implications of this behavior, emphasizing the need for further study to understand its impact on both orcas and great white sharks.