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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Pictures and videos have revealed new, specialised hunting techniques used by killer whales to attack the world's largest fish, according to scientists.