Killer whales are known to attack animals such as dolphins and seals on their own.
The attack took place took place on June 18, 2023.
After an hour, the researchers saw a juvenile white shark appear near the surface.
Photo: AndreAnita/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual orca)
Those on board then witnessed Starboard grip the left pectoral fin of the shark.
Port, the other killer whale, was over 300 feet away and didn’t get involved.
Its clear that human activities, such as climate change and industrial fishing, are stressing our oceans.
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To fully grasp these dynamics, additional research and funding are essential.
There are still plenty of unanswered questions about these shark-hunting killer whales and where they came from.
