Killer Whales Rarely Hunt Baird’s Beaked Whale Despite Its Massive Size

Even apex predators avoid attacking this deep-diving giant.

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Some beaked whale species perform rapid deep dives when exposed to perceived predator sounds.

Although killer whales are known to prey on various cetaceans, documented predation on Baird’s beaked whale is relatively rare, likely due to its offshore habitat and extreme diving capacity.

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By diving thousands of meters into cold, dark waters, Baird’s beaked whales can escape many surface-based predators that rely on sight and coordinated attacks in shallower zones.

Its ability to exploit extreme depth acts as a vertical refuge, demonstrating how access to the abyss itself becomes a survival strategy against even the ocean’s most formidable hunters.

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