Orcas Let the Boats Hunt for Them

The vast expanse of the Mediterranean Sea is not just a haven for marine life.

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But also a playground for one of the most intelligent marine mammals: the orca.

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These majestic creatures have found a rather ingenious way to get their meals

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The hunt is for a fish that can fetch an astounding $2,000 for a single catch.

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That’s the Atlantic bluefin tuna for you.

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As the tuna embark on their annual journey, fishermen gear up for what they hope will be a lucrative season.

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Once the line is set, all that’s left is the waiting game.

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But here’s the twist: It’s not just the fishermen waiting: the orcas are lurking nearby.

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For orcas, the sound of a fishing reel is akin to a dinner bell.

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