Orcas Outsmarting Boats and Sharks
Orcas aren’t just smart—they’re tactical. These killer whales use coordinated attacks to outwit prey, whether they’re flipping stingrays, beaching themselves to catch seals, or working in pods to create waves that knock seals off ice floes. They’ve even been observed “training” their young with live prey, like coaches on a mission.
But what’s even more eerie is how they’ve started targeting boat rudders, learning how to disable them in groups. They seem to adapt and share strategies quickly across pods. In Patagonia, they perfected timing waves to sweep sea lions into the sea, and in the Arctic, they use sonar-like clicks to track hidden prey. Orcas are not just predators—they’re problem solvers with long memories.
