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Watch an orca ram into a sunfish so hard it explodes

Orcas might pulverize prey to help feed their young — or just for fun

An underwater image of a black and white orca swimming seemingly alone.

New footage shows orcas colliding with sunfish to make them explode — possibly to break these massive fish into smaller bites, or maybe just for fun.

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By Maria Temming

Orcas have been known to slap around stingrays, punt seals into the air and otherwise play with their food.