Humpbacks Steal Killer Whales' Dinner - Paul Nicklen

Orcas, or "killer whales," are the apex predators of the seas. But on a recent expedition, National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen ended up feeling sorry for the 6 ton sea mammals while they were being used as waiters by a population of humpback whales off the coast of Norway. Nicklen explains that the orcas would gather fish into a tight bait ball, only to have a humpback charge through and steal the orcas' dinner. Nicklen also had a close encounter with the inside of a humpback's mouth that led him to ponder just how he would die. Nicklen also tells about a recent work trip to Hawaii where the photographer gained access to the notoriously tough local Hawaiian surfer scene. His Hawaiian photos are featured in the February 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine.