The terrifying moment a pod of orcas descended on a vulnerable blue whale that had unwittingly entered their vicious hunting ground has been captured on camera. Adult blue whales usually have the knowledge and experience to keep their distance from the territorial whales while entering the passage. On this particular day, Ms Sharp said five pods of orca, numbering 75 individuals gathered in the water after the blue whale was spotted. While it was a heartbreaking moment, Ms Sharp said from a research perspective it was a privilege to follow the hunt through to the end. As for the whale watchers on board, Ms Sharp said they were able to have compassion for both the orca and the blue whale.

Source: Daily Mail March 18, 2021 02:50 UTC