Killer whales hunting strategy?

Can killer whales hunt well on their own as well as in a pack against an equally sized prey such as a great white shark?

Answers to both your questions: “Orcas are very efficient and sophisticated predators who often hunt in groups, attacking prey much as wolves attack larger caribou or moose, then sharing the spoils. They eat fish, squid, sharks, birds (including penguins), seals, sea turtles, octopi, and other whales. An Orca will tip up small ice floes to dislodge resting seals while other Orcas wait beneath the surface for the kill. They have even been observed attacking young, but still huge, Blue whales. Aside from human beings, Orcas have no natural enemies. They can dive to depths of up to 100 feet in pursuit of prey but prefer to hunt at or near the surface of the water.”

Different populations specialize in different prey and hunting strategies depend on the prey, but generally they hunt in packs as you said, like wolves.

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