Description: Sharks found without livers and hearts... Three great white sharks have been killed by orcas in an unprecedented attack researchers have found. The trio of sharks measuring between three and five metres washed up within days of each other near the South African village of Franskraalstrand earlier this month. All were found with gaping bite marks and were missing organs such as their hearts and livers Shark Watch South Africa posted. Three sharks have been killed by orcas in South Africa. (Shark Watch SA) The sharks were found without their livers and hearts. (Shark Watch SA) Killer whales were identified as being responsible for the deaths after researchers spent a week performing detailed necropsies. All three white sharks were killed by orca via the removal of their livers shark biologist Alison Towner from Dyer Island Conservation Trust wrote. These observations are unprecedented. Researchers have worked for a week to determine the cause of the predators' death. (Shark Watch SA) Ms Towner said evidence that orcas had hunted hunting great white sharks had created a new grey area in marine research. We dont know how long the sharks will stay away from the area as a result of predation pressure she said. Nine Digital Pty Ltd 2017 Send your photos videos and stories to 9NEWS You can remain anonymous. Click here for more information.
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