Orcas Dominate and Attack Great White Sharks in the Ocean
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A pod of orcas off Mexico has developed a sophisticated hunting strategy to immobilize and prey on juvenile white sharks, primarily for their nutrient-rich livers, showcasing their advanced intelligence and social learning. This behavior, observed through detailed footage, highlights the orcas' ability to exploit sharks' tonic immobility, and may indicate a developing prey specialization within this pod.
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