An orca
The female orca was observed caring for a baby pilot whale.
  • A killer whale was observed hunting and eating the liver of a great white shark alone.
  • Scientists said the event revealed new insights about the hunting proficiency of orcas.
  • The ecosystem impacts of shark-hunting killer whales could affect commercial fishing and tourism.

Researchers observed a single killer whale slaying a great white shark and eating its liver, providing new insights about the hunting practice that could foreshadow potential problems for the fishing industry.