The Real Reason Great White Sharks React to Killer Whales

The Real Reason Great White Sharks React to Killer Whales

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2 Video Views·Apr 1, 2026  #hsm

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There's a common story about great white sharks panicking and fleeing from killer whales, but the science of WHY they flee remains undetermined. This video explores how tracking studies and acoustic experiments reveal a more complex interaction than simple flight. We examine the effect of underwater sounds on shark behaviour, showing that their responses to other marine life are far from straightforward, especially concerning the presence of an orca whale.