Biggest Fish On Earth

Killer whales hunt and feast on largest fish on Earth

Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish

Orcas off the coast of Mexico have devised a cunning strategy to hunt and kill whale sharks, and marine scientists have documented the behavior for the first time.

The New York Times · 1d

Killer Whales Hunt and Feast on the Largest Fish On Earth

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

Interesting Engineering on MSN · 1d

Belly butchers: Killer whales master new trick to hunt world’s largest fish

A new technique from an elite marine predator has emerged that challenges the dominance of the mighty whale sharks in the ocean.

Orcas observed preying on massive whale sharks

The method of hunting may imply that some orcas in the Gulf of California have acquired a special set of skills–like going ...

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The 10 Biggest Fish Still Swimming Today’s Oceans

The hoodwinker sunfish (Mola tecta), often called sunfish, is the world’s 10th largest fish.This Osteichthyes member ...

National Geographic news8y

In Search of the World’s Megafishes

He and the MegaFishes Project plan to help. The world’s largest freshwater fish, many weighing more than 200 pounds, face the biggest threat. Working with a network of more than 100 scientists ...

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World's largest freshwater fish found in Mekong, scientists say

There is no official record-keeping or database of the world's biggest freshwater fish. The Mekong is rich in biodiversity but overfishing, dams and pollution threaten its fragile ecosystem.

Animals of Our World on MSN3d

The World’s Largest Fish: Ranked by Size

The ocean is home to some of the most extraordinary giants, showcasing nature’s scale and diversity. These massive fish ...

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