‘Oh my god!’ Why an orca rammed a sunfish so hard it exploded
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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Marine biologists have documented a striking predatory behavior where orcas deliberately ram sunfish with tremendous force, causing the fish to fragment. This violent hunting technique has been observed multiple times and represents a fascinating adaptation in cetacean predation strategies. Researchers describe the behavior as both remarkable and unsettling, highlighting the complex intelligence and aggression displayed by apex ocean predators during feeding activities.
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