Multiple killer whales were observed circling and feeding on a blue shark in a striking open-ocean encounter. The footage captures several orcas taking turns with the carcass, demonstrating their ...

Researchers say an endangered killer whale that drew international attention as she carried her dead calf on her head for more than two weeks is finally back to feeding and frolicking with her pod.

In a wild turn of events, a Norwegian free diver, Timo Dersch, was caught by surprise by a massive humpback whale while diving with a pod of Orcas. For an experienced free diver and photographer + ...

A specialized pod of orcas in the Gulf of California has been filmed hunting juvenile great white sharks, flipping them upside down to extract their nutrient-rich livers. The pod, known as Moctezuma’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Did you know orcas once turned salmon into quirky headwear ...

Learn how shifting ranges and new science show Southern Resident killer whales need other orcas more than we once believed.

Killer whales are among the ocean’s most powerful predators. They can prey on stingrays, seals, porpoises, and even massive baleen whales. They are also known for disrupting great white sharks and ...