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Originally Posted by Blitzseeker
Probably a stupid question for those who know these fish much better than I, but:
How the hell can a killer whale catch a giant tuna? Can't the tuna just turn on the jets and put a killer whale two miles behind it in a second flat?
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I was wondering the same. Here's a quote from Wikipedia:
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The killer whale's large size and strength make it among the fastest marine mammals, often reaching speeds in excess of 35 kn (65km/h).
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65km/h converts to about 45MPH. I believe tuna have a cruising speed around 15-25MPH and bursts up to 50MPH.