Orcas, also called killer whales, are apex predators of the ocean. Their intelligence, hunting skills, and sheer power make ...

The killer whale pod in Mexico hunts and attacks much larger whale sharks by targeting them from below, a study finds Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on the offensive.

These killer whale attacks typically occur in Arctic and subarctic waters, where bowhead whales are found. Killer whales often employ cooperative hunting strategies, using their social ...

Orcas in captivity sometimes attack humans. Captive killer whales have been linked to four human deaths and many other violent incidents. For instance, a SeaWorld orca named "Tilikum" was involved ...

Anglers off the coast of Honduras captured rare footage of a pod of orcas eating a sperm whale, according to a new study. Photo from Felix Rottmann, UnSplash While fishing off the coast of ...

The researchers found that the bite wounds on the shark were consistent with killer whale attacks on sharks off the coast of South Africa. Study co-lead Adam Miller said that attacks in South ...

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are apex predators known to prey on bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus), particularly juveniles and calves. These killer whale attacks typically occur in Arctic and ...