Yes, killer whales can and do kill great white sharks. It’s rare, but when it happens, it’s a total domination. The orca uses teamwork, intelligence, and a weird biological cheat code to win.
It’s also a little humbling. We love to put animals in “top 10” lists, but the ocean doesn’t care about our rankings. Sometimes, the king gets dethroned by a smarter, more coordinated cousin. And that’s just… cool.
Next time you see a great white on TV, just remember: somewhere out there, a pod of orcas is probably sharing a very expensive liver smoothie.