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Orcas filmed ramming sunfish at high speed, causing them to explode
New Scientist
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Orcas filmed ramming sunfish at high speed, causing them to explode

Orcas have been filmed ramming sharp-tail sunfish with such force that the fish explodes into fragments. Researchers observed this new hunting strategy in the Gulf of California, suggesting it may be for play or food processing.

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