Killer whales – also known as orcas – are apex ocean predators. The species is at the top of the oceanic food chain, thanks to their high intelligence, large bodies (up to 26 feet in length and over ...

Five killer whales attacked a 16-foot whale shark in Mexico’s Gulf of California on May 26, 2024, ramming the animal repeatedly before flipping it onto its back and feeding on its exposed belly. The ...