A pod of killer whales encircle panicked sea lions, which gather together in a bid to protect themselves. The spectacular confrontation involving around eight orcas took place just 100 meters off the east coast of Vancouver Island, near Qualicum Beach in Canada.

The predators surround the sea lions as they crane their necks above the water to keep a lookout on the killer whales. Wildlife photographer Wayne Duke captured these amazing images

(All photos via CFP)

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