The whale shark is brought shallower to the surface and one orca is biting near the pelvic area. Image: Kelsey Williamson.

Moctezuma, the adult male of the pod is identified as one of the killer whales involved in the attack. Image: James Moskito.

Several of the killer whales were observed with whale shark carrion in their mouths during an attack on 26 May 2024. Image: Kelsey Williamson.

Killer whales surface to breath before taking whale shark down and delivering a rapid, final blow. Image: Kelsey Williamson.

Kelsey Williamson.

The adult male killer whale Moctezuma and five other killer whales (two adult females, two juveniles, one calf), in the vicinity of the juvenile whale shark, measuring around 6 meters. The whale shark ...

The killer whale “Moctezuma” approaching the whale shark that was still moving and upside down at the surface. Video: Eduardo ...