Interestingly, while the lipid-rich livers are thought to be the primary target of these attacks, there was no photographic evidence of the orcas consuming it. In fact, no photos have ever been taken of this happening.

Whale sharks are gentle, filter-feeding giants, but orcas in Mexican waters were documented attacking the animals and devouring their livers.

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For the first time, scientists have captured video evidence of orcas cooperatively hunting whale sharks, the largest species of fish on Earth. This graphic footage proves that whale sharks are a regular part of some orcas’ diets, and solves the mystery of how they are able to kill the massive fish.

A pod of killer whales has developed “unique” skills to hunt the world’s biggest fish. The orcas have been spotted in the Gulf of California hunting whale sharks – which grow up to 18 metres (59 ft) long – in “coordinated” attacks.