Orca's Solo Kill: A Game-Changing Ecological Shift

Researchers off the coast of South Africa observed a male orca, named Starboard, hunting and consuming a juvenile great white shark in just two minutes, showcasing a rare instance of solitary orca predation on a great white. This behavior, previously unseen, has raised concerns about the impact of orcas on the coastal marine ecology and the food chain in the ecosystem. The orcas' preference for extracting and consuming the nutrient-rich livers of great white sharks has been documented, and their predatory behavior has led to a decline in great white shark populations in certain areas. Additionally, orcas have been observed preying on other large marine animals and even engaging in aggressive behavior towards human vessels.