The orca is called the killer whale for a reason—and nothing demonstrates why quite like a recent scientific discovery about deadly encounters between orcas and young great white sharks. A pod of orca ...

Orcas are among the most intelligent and coordinated hunters in the ocean, capable of targeting animals once considered untouchable apex predators. Observations show them using precise teamwork to ...

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 ...