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YouTube video shows how cookiecutter sharks bite whales

The video has accumulated thirty-one million views and ranks as the top trending content in YouTube's Pets and Animals category.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte on Best of BBN
Published 4:46 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by YouTube (Zack D. Films): “YouTube video shows how cookiecutter sharks bite whales”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 4:46 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte; aired 3 times.
Topics: YouTube.
BBN covered this story before: CaseOh gaming video 'Tyler's Deal' reaches 300K views on YouTube (October 12).

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YouTube (Zack D. Films)YouTube video shows how cookiecutter sharks bite whales

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThis one is the number one trending video in Pets and Animals on YouTube, with thirty-one million views: Zack D.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFilms breaks down what happens when cookiecutter sharks attack whales.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's a feeding behavior video. A small shark preys on animals far larger than itself. That's the whole premise.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSmall shark, huge target, zero fear. I'd draft that shark first overall.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentYou'd draft it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTurning point is the approach. The whale thinks it's a quiet night, and the shark has already read the whole play.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWe haven't actually watched it. All we've got is the title, channel name, and description.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFinal score, ten for the shark. Technique doesn't need footage.

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