What are killer whales hunted for?

Commercial-Hunting. Unlike baleen whales, killer whales have not been massively and systematically hunted, but sometimes they were killed for their fat, skin, flesh and internal organs. In modern times, some native tribes of the Arctic still capture orcas to survive. read more

Killer whales are not in the list of endangered species, but they are vulnerable to a number of threats of natural and anthropogenic origin. The Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies Killer whales in the “Data Deficient” group (DD), but the reality is that some specific populations are already threatened. read more

But hunting sharks is a risky business for killer whales. Rows of razor sharp teeth can pierce even the thickest whale hide. Accordingly, the orca has developed an efficient way to dispatch these sharp-toothed snack items. read more