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National GeographicHave you ever seen an orca ram a sunfish so hard that it was smashed to bits? This incredible footage of one orca holding the fish by the tail while another rammed it was captured by marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer Katy Ayres, and it raises several questions about the purpose of this behavior. Sunfish are the heaviest bony fish on the planet, but an orca can easily kill them, leading some researchers to theorize it may be a game rather than a hunting tactic. Discover more about this unique orca behavior at the 🔗 in bio.
On the profile · Jul 24, 2026