Mysterious Mass Stranding: 26 Killer Whales Found Dead on Argentine Beach Baffles Scientific Community

Oct 17, 2025 12:16 am CST

Scientists are investigating the rare mass stranding of 26 ecotype D killer whales on a remote Argentine beach, marking only the third such event in recorded history. Researchers from CONICET and CADIC are collecting biological samples and environmental data to determine whether natural causes or concerning ecosystem changes led to this puzzling incident involving these apex marine predators.