While an orca versus whale shark matchup may seem like an epic battle, the orcas make easy work of the gentle giants.“The whale shark has the smallest brain compared to body mass. The brain is ...

In May, researchers captured orcas hunting whale sharks in unprecedented detail. Here, see the aftermath: An orca swims with shark carrion in its mouth. For the first time, scientists have ...

A pod of orcas off the coast of Mexico appears to have learned new skills that help them hunt whale sharks — the world’s largest fish, scientists say. A study published Friday in the journal ...

While an orca versus whale shark matchup may seem like an epic battle, the orcas make easy work of the gentle giants. “The whale shark has the smallest brain compared to body mass. The brain is ...

There have been isolated reports in the past of killer whales (also known as orcas) attacking a whale shark. But a study, published Friday in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science is the first ...

A whale shark is brought up near the surface of the water, and one orca is biting near its pelvic area "When hunting, all pod members work together, hitting the whale shark to turn it upside down ...

one calf), in the vicinity of the juvenile whale shark, measuring around 6 meters. The whale shark was observed to be weakly swimming at the surface. CREDIT: Video By Guillermo Aceves Salazar ...

Despite their size, whale sharks are known for their docility, often allowing swimmers to accompany them in their serene underwater world. Whale Shark accidentally swallows a bird. Image by ...

Whale sharks are the largest fish on the planet; the average whale shark is between 18 and 40 feet long, though the Georgia ...

"When hunting, all pod members work together, hitting the whale shark to turn it upside down," said Jesús Erick Higuera-Rivas, the senior author of the study. This technique induces a state of ...

The whale shark is brought shallower to the surface and one orca is biting near the pelvic area. (Credit: Kelsey Williamson) Orcas can get organized. When hunting for whale sharks — the world’s ...