Orcas and Great Whites Off Cape Cod

(Newsweek.com) – Last week a fisherman spotted an orca about 40 miles east of Nantucket, MA. He was able to capture footage of the whale alongside his boat as the whale stayed for about half an hour. This occurred in the season that great white sharks make an appearance in the same waters. The orcas are known to hunt the sharks; they are the only predators to do so. A research scientist stated that it is “gratifying to see orcas, white sharks, seals, turtles, fish and other marine creatures rebounding off the U.S. Atlantic coast. This is a result of dedicated efforts in marine conservation and fisheries management.” Read More and Watch Video