16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Killer Whale Beach Attack

Killer Whale Beach Attack A first row seat on beaches along Peninsula Valdes brings with it an adrenaline packed experience with Mother Nature unplugged. It is here in Patagonia along the Atlantic Ocean coastline where a pod of Orcas have learned the unique skill of intentionally stranding themselves on the beach to catch Sea Lion pups

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Camera: NIKON D4
Copyright: © Bill Klipp