Orcas Ram Sunfish to Pieces | Fargo News

Orcas are smashing sunfish into pulp with a bizarre, high-speed ramming technique—think of it as a marine version of confetti cannons. Scientists witnessed this “stabilize-and-ram” tactic off Cabo San Lucas, where one orca holds the sunfish steady while another charges full throttle, turning tough, thick-skinned prey into bite-sized chunks. It’s not just brute force—it’s a smart, possibly social strategy, maybe even playful, that could help teach younger orcas how to eat. Only two sightings so far, both in Baja, but researchers are racing to see if this is a cultural skill passed down in pods—or just a wild, one-of-a-kind feeding hack. Either way, it’s a jaw-dropping reminder of how clever, unpredictable, and utterly wild the ocean can be. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c0670d8a770d987