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Orcas Prove Dominance by Devouring Great White Shark's Insides, Once More.
Researchers have confirmed that orcas, also known as killer whales, were responsible for killing and eating a great white shark carcass that washed up near Portland, Australia. Orcas have a predilection for great whites, particularly their nutrient-rich livers. Since 2017, two orcas named Port and Starboard have been responsible for multiple shark deaths in South Africa, with video footage capturing a pod of killer whales hunting and killing sharks. Orcas have also been observed attacking boats and venturing into new territories. The orcas' ability to target the sharks' livers with precision remains a mystery.
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Mysterious Bite Marks Found on Swordfish: The Culprit Revealed?
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Livescience.com
Fishers in Australia hauled in a swordfish covered in circular wounds caused by a pack attack from cookiecutter sharks. The swordfish, alive when caught, died shortly after. Cookiecutter sharks, known for their distinctive jaws, latch onto prey and scoop out chunks of flesh. These sharks, which grow to around 20 inches long, have been known to attack animals much larger than themselves, including great white sharks, whales, and even humans. The wounds on the swordfish were fresh, suggesting the attack occurred just before it was reeled in.
Mysterious Bite Marks Found on Swordfish: The Culprit Revealed?
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
Fishers in Australia caught a swordfish covered in circular wounds, which were identified as bites from cookiecutter sharks. The swordfish was alive when hauled onto the boat but died shortly after. Cookiecutter sharks, known for their distinctive jaws, latch onto prey and scoop out chunks of flesh. These sharks are found around the coast of Australia and Tasmania and have been known to attack animals much larger than themselves, including great white sharks and even humans. The sharks may use their light-producing organs to lure prey closer before ambushing and attacking.