orca

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Researchers documented two separate hunting events in which three white sharks were killed while they were conducting regular orca monitoring.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

In 2013, the documentary Blackfish detailed how an orca called Tilikum killed trainer Dawn Brancheau after a show at SeaWorld Orlando in 2010.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025

The appearance of a new orca calf in Washington’s Puget Sound last month was cause for celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025

I’ve written about sailors trading tips online over orca attacks and how savvy TikTok marketing revived a restaurant’s business.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2024

Cole spotted the glistening keel-like fins of an orca whale guiding her young calf along the shoreline in search of food.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen