Orcas Smash Sunfish in Wild Display | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Orcas in the Gulf of California are smashing sunfish to pieces in a jaw-dropping display of “high-impact ramming” — a behavior never seen quite like this before. Scientists think it might help younger orcas access nutrients from the sunfish’s gelatinous layer, or it could simply be play — a bizarre game that also serves as a hunting lesson. This wild tactic joins a growing list of orca antics, from herding rays to knocking penguins off ice, revealing just how adaptable and socially complex these intelligent giants are. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…