Orcas preyed on a great white shark in Australian waters, as confirmed by DNA tests on a shark carcass.

Researchers from Flinders University have confirmed the first case of orcas preying on a great white shark in Australian waters. DNA tests from bite wounds on a 4.7-meter shark carcass found in Victoria matched orca DNA. This predation, similar to attacks off South Africa contributing to shark population declines, highlights the importance of maintaining white shark numbers for ecological balance.

2 months ago
6 Articles