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There are anecdotal reports that, c. 1955, an Inuk man fell prey to an orca entrapped by ice in Grand Suttie Bay (Foxe Basin, Canada).A pod of orcas (likely 10-12 animals) was trapped in a polynya, and a young man visited the site in spite of advice from elders to wait until the ice was strong enough.
The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is the only extant species in the genus Orcinus and is recognizable by its black-and-white patterned body. A cosmopolitan species, it is found in diverse marine environments, from Arctic to Antarctic regions to tropical seas.
The rate of orca-boat interactions and their dispersal prompted the formation in August 2020 of a working group for the issue, the Atlantic Orca Working Group (Grupo de Trabajo Orca Atlántica; GTOA). [1] A Facebook group, Orca Attack Reports, was created to facilitate the sharing of information about the interactions. [24]
A study last month suggested orca attacks were causing great whites — conventionally considered apex predators — to flee the coast of South Africa.
“Impressive to see the orcas, beautiful animals, but also a dangerous moment.”
Killer whales are known for their precise targeted attacks. A recent report showed the animals are able to rip out great white sharks' internal organs, such as their liver, with surgical precision .
Deaths due to orca attacks (4 P) R. ... Pages in category "Deaths due to animal attacks" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
An orca who drew international attention when she carried her dead calf for 17 days and more than 1,000 miles seven years ago is experiencing heartbreak all over again.. Scientists initially ...