Farallon Islands whale fracas reported by biologists

A group of biologists working at the Farallon Islands got to see an extremely rare event: whales hunting other whales.

The incident happened at about 8:30 a.m. Aug. 22, when scientists with Point Blue Conservation Science were about to begin a training session on using a crane to get a boat in and out of the water. They noticed some humpback whales blowing water to the east.

Jim Tietz, a biologist, said he used his binoculars to get a better look and discovered something even more incredible ...