What Happened? Scientists Solve Mystery of 15-Foot White Shark Missing Its Liver

What Happened? Scientists Solve Mystery of 15-Foot White Shark Missing Its Liver

DNA evidence has confirmed that killer whales in Australia hunted a white shark for its liver—marking the first recorded case in the region. The carcass, discovered in Victoria, showed telltale bite wounds, with genetic analysis linking the attack to killer whales. For the first time, DNA evidence has confirmed that killer whales in Australia hunted [...]

Worldwide, orcas are observed hunting white sharks, tearing their livers out and eating them. Researchers can explain this behavior and worry about how it could affect ecosystems.

Once Thought to Be the Ocean’s Ultimate Predator, “Great White Sharks” Now Face a Deadly New Threat

A new marine predator rivalry is emerging in the waters of Australia, shaking up the long-established hierarchy of the oceans. The great white shark, long feared as the apex predator of the seas, is now being outmatched by an even more formidable adversary—killer whales. Recent observations near Victoria’s coastline confirm what scientists have suspected for years: orcas are actively hunting great white sharks, targeting their nutrient-rich live…

The mysterious case of killer whale predation on white sharks in Australia

There’s no doubt about it: killer whales (Orcinus orca) are formidable predators. They feed on a diverse range of prey, from marine mammals like seals and whales to fish and even reptiles. However, they are also known to specialize in specific prey, such as whale tongue or shark liver, indicating a complex and regionally varied diet. The carcass was found on the beach at Cape Bridgewater near Portland. (Portland Bait and Tackle) Recent research …