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60 Minutes April 16, 2026 2m

A string of clues leads to an unlikely suspect in deaths of great white sharks #shorts

Summary

Marine biologists investigated the mysterious disappearance of great white sharks off the coast of South Africa, uncovering an unexpected culprit: orcas hunting and killing these apex predators. The research team found shark carcasses with precise incisions and missing livers, which they ultimately traced to killer whales targeting the most calorie-dense organ in a shark's body. This discovery challenged previous assumptions about marine predator hierarchies and demonstrated how scientific investigation can reveal surprising ecological relationships by carefully examining evidence and pursuing unexpected leads.

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