Startled boaters watch as a giant whale leaps out of the water in hunt of a dolphin
Nature will never cease to blow our minds.
There is nothing quite like the feeling of being so close to something that powerful. Not only does it take your breath away, but it can also be scary. One thing’s for sure though – it’ll definitely be unforgettable.
For someone who loves nature and wildlife, moments like these are what they live for. They’ll travel miles just to get a glimpse of this wilderness. And once you see it, you’ll understand why they go such a distance.
Boaters in the Sea of Cortés were lucky enough to see an amazing act of nature.
And the moment was absolutely majestic.
This is an orca. They’re also commonly referred to as killer whales.
They are not only massive and dangerous predators, but they are also extremely intelligent. They use echolocation to navigate around the ocean. They’re very social and are among some of the most dangerous predators.
Orcas can grow up to 32 feet in size and can weigh up to 6 tons.
Orcas are often part of marine park entertainment as they’re highly intelligent. However, they are best left out in the wild as captive life doesn’t suit them.
Miguel Cuevas and his tourist group got an amazing sight of the orca.
Miguel and his customers were cruising through the Sea of Cortés in their boat enjoying the breathtaking view of the ocean.
There were a few boats alongside Miguel’s boat. The arrival of the killer whale was already anticipated as all the cameras were already out to record the moment.
The ocean was at peace, but the tranquillity was broken by some magnificence.
A killer whale was hunting its prey.
The whale was hunting a dolphin. Orcas use various techniques to catch their prey. For instance, they frequently hunt in herds and occasionally catch their prey by jumping onto land.
Not only do they hunt fish, seals, and dolphins, but they are also known to hunt whales that are bigger than them. There is no record of them attacking humans – so far. Luckily, we don’t seem to be a part of their diet.
The orca was hunting the dolphins in this video, and everyone was entranced by the scene.
The video was shared on Instagram by Miguel himself. He doesn’t think it’s something you should miss either, writing:
“You have to see it.”
Like us, plenty of people who viewed the video were amazed by the moment – and we think it might blow your mind as well!
Watch the amazing moment in the video below!
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Source: Instagram – miguel.cuevas19, National Geographic, Live Science.