While killer whales (Orcinus orca) can trigger the immediate departure of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), extended absences from their aggregation sites are also part of the sharks' natural ...

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The dramatic footage of killer whales hunting white sharks captured global attention. But scientists studying population data noticed something unusual. White shark numbers were already declining long ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Killer whales can scare white sharks away in the moment, but a 12-year study from South ...

The killer whales ripped the liver out of a shark and passed it around—only the second time orcas have been seen engaging in this behavior. Killer Whales off the coast of Baja California Sur in the ...

Multiple killer whales were observed circling and feeding on a blue shark in a striking open-ocean encounter. The footage captures several orcas taking turns with the carcass, demonstrating their ...

He’s back! The familiar killer whale “Old Thom” has returned to the waters off the Cape, as local fishermen spotted the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is regarded ...

A new study has identified whale shark stranding hotspots in Indonesia and linked them to seasonal ocean conditions, offering scientists a clearer picture of when and where risks are highest. The ...