Obviously being a danger to humans and a very unpredictable species, did you not find it somewhat scary being in waters with something that could kill you ?
Gosh just look at those beautiful orcas! They're so incredibly astute. They definitely were aware of human presence and even started to play a little bit. This video is my absolute biggest life dream in a nut shell. Very very lucky people getting so close to the most wonderful animals in the world!
I don't remember ever reading about an orca attacking humans. Sharks yes of course but not orcas. I would still keep a very safe distance, you never know.
@SuperMarioY well i read in a book it can cuse the orca unessasery stress but that is only if you go to them and it is safe sort of to stay near them for about 15 minutes but be carful of mohers and young (omd i sound like suck a geek) :L
@AttackoftheJac A trained orca is so much more likely to attack. The only recorded attacks orcas have ever had on humans have been in captivity sadly.
WHy are there so many idiots in the world. Those things are dangerous; They are bigger, faster, stronger, smarter, and move in packs; they are far more dangerous than sharks.
Why is he allowing that kid too close to wild orca? Anything could happen and it could be dangerous since they are invading their territory. They are cute! Yes! But it wasn't prudent!
@toddwills Theres one thing ive learned (because I want to be a orca trainer) is you have to have trust because fear is the #1 thing that spooks them.
I would of been a little more adventurous and see how the little one interacts with me.. Shouldn't have been scared, Porpoises are almost always friendly & curious.
@iFuckingHateDolphins Fuck You ! somebody should shoot YOU in the head. if you dont like orcas, dont watch the video ! you are sooo stupid it's Halarious ! You are plain Ghetto ! you are just trying to be all that !
That would be so amazing to do! some people dont understand that there are some Orcas who eat Seals etc but other Oras who only eat other things ( not seals etc )
@makt1273 it would've been the best if he got out, it looked like there playing around with them. There play-fullness with humans can cause death to us xD and they also play with there prey as well xD even after there dead xD
At some level, because Killer Whales have such an advanced cerebral cortex and are highly sociable mammals with arguably some of the most sophisticated group hunting strategies, this has to be taken into consideration when dispassionately evaluating their wrath on other species. Sure, people can speculate that they capture and kill species they don't even eat, or eat a tiny amount, "for practice", but it may very well be innate aggressiveness and violence, i.e., "might makes right". Just saying.
It is a violent, highly competitive world. Genetic drift and mutation have produced a myriad of adaptations for each creature to survive. But most of the people that prate on and on about how any human activity affects the marine ecosystem have no clue how long a history humans and our progenitors have been using it. It is our home too- even before H. Erectus rafted to Java and beyond. Every creature we touch wheels with knows our wrath. You deny theirs to indulge your own fantasy world. Ah me.
They are not killer whales because a) they don't kill because they can, they kill to eat and b) they aren't whales. They are part of the dolphin family.
Saying they are natural born killers is like saying someone is wholly evil or wholly good. Some attacks happen, by some orcas, but not all of them are like that. Thats like saying because some people are murderers, we all are.
For an accurate summary of their true nature, you tube search " Orca attack La Ernestina 2" ; "Orcas devorando a Elefante Marino" and "Killer Whale vs Grey Whale Orca attack Gray Whale Grey whales"
when I was in NZ my host told me that once he swam with orcas... just before diving into the water he noticed that orcas swam among seals without attacking them ! he concluded they were not hungry.. best time of his life !
This video is so cute, I love Orcas ever so much and it is my dream to be an underwater photographer and swim with sharks, whales and dolphins, and really be in touch with the world I love most.
@orlandobabe They aren't aggressive creatures - that is only a misconception because of the attacks that have happened in captivity, where they are confined and frustrated and want out. In the wild they are completely different creatures.
@orlandobabe Yeah, I do agree you so= should definitely know what you are doing and have an experienced person with you if you are going to do something like that, don't just jump in if you see them. No it's not me ): But I would love to be able to see them in the wild would be amazing (: I think you have to see them there to appreciate them, seeing them in a tank is wrong, it's not how it should be :/
@McLeod203 I agree that they need to be in the wild but sadly there are morons out there that wanna purposly hurt them. If this world were a better place there wouldn't be any zoos, sea world or bush garden.
@orlandobabe Yeah, I guess so but still a lot of it is just about money, and despite them being "rescued" and stuff, places like SeaWorld are more interested in money :/ And the killing of dolphins in Taij is because of captivity, the dolphins selected are then taken to certain theme parks etc which is absolutely horrid. You should watch the video I just favourited on my channel about what happens to them and stuff, a real eye opener ):
@McLeod203 No need, I already know it from the Cove, it is terrible what we humans do to these beautiful creatures for whatelse? Money. While I wouldn't cheer for someone to go underwater with an orca, I still dream about being out there in a boat surrounded by these beautiful creatures and making at least one eye contact with them. It must be a thrilling and exciting moment to being underwater and looking at them and them looking at you.
@orlandobabe Yeah I agree as well, I would just love the opportunity to get close to these magnificent animals (: And it never continues to shock me how selfish people can be when it comes to their own amusement - not considering the consequences for the animals. But that's the world we live in, all about money :/
@McLeod203 Straight up about money, hell when it comes to kids all I see is money for their health, their education, their security and so on. SIGH All we can do is hope for the best and hope that in time these creatures will still be here becaues there are some people in this world who still truly care. Least you and I still do.
@orlandobabe Agreed. We can only hope for the best, and the narrowing gene pool means that breeding will soon become impossible as the animals will be related, with the only solution being taking creatures from the wild, which will be strongly opposed I think, especially after the revelation of places like Taij and so on. So yeah, lets hope more people open their eyes and see that it's not right.
Assuming you are actually 14, there is a lot more to learn about the world. It isn't all about money. If all cetaceans were removed from captivity, the public would not have the benefit of seeing their beauty face to face, and people would be far less apt to support conservation. Sure, it seems like cramped conditions. But they are ambassadors for the species. By analogy, the White sharks at Monterrey Bay Aquarium serve a similar purpose. The truth is often paradoxical.
@kmkfiction2 Yes, they act ruthlessly towards prey, they are killing to eat, but that does not make them aggressive towards non prey items - it is a completely different thing. How something acts towards prey does not define it's nature. Yes I'm 14, but that has nothing to do with it - age doesn't always bring wisdom and while I have a lot to learn I have done a lot of research on this topic. But I cannot agree with what you are saying - there are plenty of other ways to educate people.
@McLeod203 Tell me, why do people need the "education" you would purport to instill in them? Some might say to you: why such an incredible tenderness for Killer Whales- why not love thy neighbor or help a homeless person that has fallen on hard times? As Emerson wrote: "thy love afar is spite at home." Personally, I think Killer Whales are absolutely amazing- one of my favorite animals. But I know what violence seethes and breathes through veins tightly coiled beneath such might and will.
@kmkfiction2 - with all due respect, how many years did you study the orcas? How many years did you study sharks, lions or buffalo? Is the cat some evil creature because it plays with the mice? You seem to have a very strong opinion on how vicious animals are - although you say you take no position - as if they should take your coat and offer you a tea. It's nature. You enjoy it or you think about evil eyes gazing at you, claws and fangs intent on tearing you to pieces.
@CaprarulPavaloaie I've been studying sociobiology since 1993 (undergrad) and have observed predators in East Africa, Alaska, India, South America, Mexico, South Africa- lions, bears, sharks, snakes, crocs- you name it. I'm constantly studying them. You people simply want to condition the public to see them (e.g., sharks) as these misunderstood creatures that attack humans on account of "mistaken identity" though there is ZERO science behind the theory. It is a public relations charade.
@kmkfiction2 - I don't care about any public relations BS, it's IN ANIMALS THEIR NATURE TO ATTACK THE PREY. If you put yourself in the position of prey, get ready to face the consequences. I do have a problem with people who say animals are evil. I know that if you treat them with respect you will be rewarded with some of the best moments of your life. I only know of a single evil creature on Earth: humans.
@kmkfiction2 I respect that, and I hope one day to experience those thing you are lucky to have done and been to the places you have been. No it is not necessary to educate people, but these should be resources available for those wanting to learn, and the main reason I mentioned it was because you said they were in captivity to be ambassadors for their species and make people want to conserve them, which in that case is not necessary either. But my view on captivity won't change over time.
@kmkfiction2 (cont.) Like programmes set up by actual conversational groups who don't put them in captivity to carry it out, and in fact many of them are against captivity because it does not at all help with their conservation - so it is rather hypocritical to say that people are encouraged to conserve them by seeing them in a tank. Most people who go want a spectacle, that's why they put on shows where cetaceans do pointless tricks which despite claims are no performed in the wild.
@kmkfiction2 (cont.) What people see is nothing like the wild specimens - and they can't see half of the behaviour they carry out in the wild. Also it is mainly about money, otherwise the places would be non-profit charities who aim to educate on conservation, but that's not what they are, they are a business. We need to develop other means of communicating views to the public, without compromising and animal's well-being. And even if they were ambassadors, I don't think it's fair to them.
Let's see how your perception of the world changes like mine has after 23 more years on earth, visiting 6 continents and observing brown bears steal your fish, crocs eyeing you from the riverbank, White sharks gaze intently at your through the cage, lions charging the van and herds of Cape buffalo going out of their way to let you know they have not the slightest hindrance or reservation trampling you to death. It is a struggle for existence and we are all pitted against the others.
@kmkfiction2 Yes survival is ruthless, but there is a another side to many animals. Orcas have a strong bond with their pod and there have been many times where they have stayed by companions' sides and attempted to rescue them from danger ; they are caring. Resident orcas have also been known to play with pods of dolphins, captured several times on camera ( who are different from transient orcas who would eat the dolphins). They know that the dolphins are not their prey and coexist happily.
Mark my words. As fish stocks are depleted in areas where "resident" orcas inhabit, these purportedly different "resident" orcas will engage in predation on other dolphins and marine mammals. They are not as distinct and different as people are conditioned to believe. They have the same adaptation and, of course, can interbreed.
@kmkfiction2 I don't want to be rude, but I think you have a very uneducated view of orcas. Yes they are ruthless when it comes to survival, but they are incredibly affectionate sentient beings, have you heard of the orca Luna? Many things can interbreed, doesn't mean they are the same. Also, on your other comment about sharks, you are wrong. They do not attack people on purpose, that is why they don't eat them after. They either do it because you invade into their space, or you are mistaken.
@kmkfiction2 Laos take a look at the OrcaLab website, with lots of info on both types of orca. They are people who actually study them and know more about them than you or me ever will, so you can't argue with them. Might be good for you to learn more about them, rather than just making up your opinion based on some observations.
@kmkfiction2 Lastly, I do not want to argue,and I know I probably won't change your mind, so please just respect my opinion. There are other ways of promoting conservation, work that is already being carried out by organisations. Maybe watch the message from Dr.Jane Goodall about it, and maybe you will realise that there really is no need for this.
IF you had some common sense i'm sure you wouldnt swim with these as they are higher on the food chain than the great white and even more un predictable.
@DUMBC0w Each to their own. But do some research - an orca has never killed a human in the wild, never. Food chains aren't really relevant - orcas may be higher than great whites but they are more intellectually advanced and they understand what they are doing, and understand that humans are not their prey - whereas sharks often mistake humans for other prey and attack when you are invading into their territory. Take a look at orcalab website.
@gnipeels Completely untrue. It hasn't happened because we are not natural prey for orcas and they have no desire to eat us. Do some research into orca behaviour. That's just naive to think they want to attack/eat every living thing they see. They may be violent when it comes to survival, but they have no need or desire to kill us.
@DUMBC0w These creatures are highly intelligent and there are no reported cases of Orcas killing a human being in the wild. There has been cases of attack, but it is due to Orcas mistaking humans for prey. The magnificent and beautiful Orcas enjoy playing with us and if they would attack us, they would have a long time ago. Check out other youtube videos with people swimming with Orcas in the open sea.
@DUMBC0w It's true what you say about Orca's being higher on the food chain... But in many cases, if undisturbed (so say just bopping up and down in the water, like this kid was doing in the video) you'd find that they can be just as gentle. The only reason they are unpredictable and sometimes even dangerous to humans is because of the Orca's curiosity, obviously here it's not a problem as they seem to enjoy human company, hence why they swam so close.
Different towards humans. They are amazingly aggressive creatures, e.g., towards captured pinnipeds in Patagonia. They play violently with young seals as capriciously as Octavian might crush a pewter plate.
@kmkfiction2 But that is what I'm talking about - yes they are aggressive towards prey but that is because they are hunting them, however towards non prey and other members of their species they are not. They are highly intelligent and incredibly social creatures and form strong bonds within their pods. A lot of people however think they are murdering animals who attack anything in their path due to all the attacks and bad media coverage of them etc, which is really not the case (:
@kmkfiction2 I've seen some people write stuff like that on other videos, it's insane. They think you can't get into the water with them because they will eat you, all because of the attacks etc and their name. Also the media coverage of it didn't help that much and made a lot of people scared, and quite a few people were shocked when SeaWorld kept Tilikum.
Two things. Killer Whales are absolutely ruthless killers and will separate and drown baby Gray Whale calves from their mothers, only to eat the tongue and discard the rest. They have the cognitive ability to understand the "moral" implications of trauma caused to the calf and mother, just as they understand the gravity of torturing seals they play with like footballs. It is the "specific intent" of a killer, like Telly that killed three people we know about, maybe more.
Wtf dont do it bro, it will kill you! Yeah Sure they seems "friendly" in the start but i bet as soon as its hungry it doesnt give a crap about humans!
To be honest, if I was hungry in the wild having to hunt for my food, I would eat whatever I can. I still don't think it's safe to get that close to those whales. Especially a mother with it's calf.
@beautifulstar33 I don't have the answer to this, you replied on a different video to me with that question
after pondering over it the only thing I can think of (extensive search and no where have i found that question or answer to it) is that cage diving with sharks requires blood and meat thrown in the water to draw in sharks, so a shark would attack a human because of the sense of blood around
can you give a source (valid) where it says that you're not allowed to cage dive with orcas
@Weslo2 No, I couldn't find it. I'm only going by what others have told me. But if you dive with orcas, what can keep them there, since sharks are drawn by food, but not orcas, so how will free diving keep them there?
@beautifulstar33 I would say curiosity keeps them there, there is no doubt they have an affection towards humans, can't say all do, but most definitely a lot do
they are a species of dolphin, and dolphins are curious and playful as well!
You should check this out watch?v=tSLC4RunApw
it is very fascinating, not to mention it's a wild Orca as well
@beautifulstar33 free diving in the wild not so sure, that's not to say it isn't possible though
I would most definitely go whale watching in a kayak though
free diving without any experience/expertise wouldn't be recommended I'd think, I have no experience/expertise in diving or whale behavior so.. kayaking would be best to go
but again it's hard to say until you're on a boat near the whale like this vid, if they seem playful I might jump in like this
Amazing experience and great video, thank you! It`s also amusing to read the really uneducated comments from twits like jin7210, shiftyfcker321, cfb52006, who clearly have no clue about wildlife, and that wild orcas do not harm people - reasonably intelligent folks always get a chuckle at how dim some people out there are. Ignore people like them - they represent the weak end of our gene pool.
I would have definatly jumped in and swam with them (life long dream) although there was a curious baby around so i dont think the mother would like it but hey getting chased by an orangutan in danum valley, grabbing a shark by its tail at terquiose bay and catching a brown snake in broome guess im just stupid...
thats sooo cool. ive never seen one up close and i really want to i like them... now if it was a shark no one could pay me all the many in the world to get in the water wth one lol...
swim with orcas is my dream....
ECAlisa 1 week ago
how did you NOT die!?? this is so cool. i'm soooooo jealous!
flubberrubberduck 1 week ago
Obviously being a danger to humans and a very unpredictable species, did you not find it somewhat scary being in waters with something that could kill you ?
MarkMck1994 1 week ago
@MarkMck1994 Think of them as dolphins, because that's the family they belong to, the name misrepresents them....
DeviousM81 1 week ago
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Gosh just look at those beautiful orcas! They're so incredibly astute. They definitely were aware of human presence and even started to play a little bit. This video is my absolute biggest life dream in a nut shell. Very very lucky people getting so close to the most wonderful animals in the world!
princess1992diva 2 weeks ago
I don't remember ever reading about an orca attacking humans. Sharks yes of course but not orcas. I would still keep a very safe distance, you never know.
SuperMarioY 2 weeks ago
@SuperMarioY there have only been recorded attacks in captivity never in the wild. in think they're giving us hints personally
MORGAN1992FREEM4N 2 weeks ago
@SuperMarioY well i read in a book it can cuse the orca unessasery stress but that is only if you go to them and it is safe sort of to stay near them for about 15 minutes but be carful of mohers and young (omd i sound like suck a geek) :L
TheB130030 2 weeks ago
Just sayin you would not find me in the water with an orca, only if it were trained. Actuall y not even then would i get in the water with an orca
AttackoftheJac 3 weeks ago
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@AttackoftheJac A trained orca is so much more likely to attack. The only recorded attacks orcas have ever had on humans have been in captivity sadly.
princess1992diva 2 weeks ago
WHy are there so many idiots in the world. Those things are dangerous; They are bigger, faster, stronger, smarter, and move in packs; they are far more dangerous than sharks.
coliwood 3 weeks ago
@coliwood but they are also far more intelligent than sharks
stalkmeimfam0us 3 weeks ago
im so jealous xxx
JessBowmanOfficial 3 weeks ago
Listen to this whilst watching this video in mute mode:
Ludovico Einaudi Nuvole Bianche (Original)
xEmilyConroyx 3 weeks ago
thats a KILLER video ha ha haaa... (Killer whales)
CvJoey12 3 weeks ago
Awesome they were just curious
kendellbtv 3 weeks ago
Why is he allowing that kid too close to wild orca? Anything could happen and it could be dangerous since they are invading their territory. They are cute! Yes! But it wasn't prudent!
toddwills 3 weeks ago
@toddwills Theres one thing ive learned (because I want to be a orca trainer) is you have to have trust because fear is the #1 thing that spooks them.
Dustytime 3 weeks ago
the baby's fin is leaning just like in captivity
ShamuRocks50 4 weeks ago
They're like Hiiiii!!! :D
Camila8605 4 weeks ago
Suuuper cool!! This makes me hate 'seaworld' so much more.
accordingtolive 1 month ago
@accordingtolive this makes me hate YOU so much more !
ShamuRocks50 4 weeks ago
wow you are so lucky!!!
what i would give to do that!! Amazing!! where did this happen?? Do you know if they swim there regularly??
MissMermaidFace 1 month ago
LOVE IT! They were very curious with you guys! Sooo jealous!
nikalik 1 month ago
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nikalik 1 month ago
Straight long dorsals are males short are females.
gingerisevil02 1 month ago
Orcas are obviously curious about the little boy! I would have stayed in the water.
gingerisevil02 1 month ago
I would of been a little more adventurous and see how the little one interacts with me.. Shouldn't have been scared, Porpoises are almost always friendly & curious.
tiffyj85 1 month ago
i wanna see the pictures that yall took underwater!
mandyyymillerrr 1 month ago
Speechless ...
itsrlymarissa 1 month ago
You're brave. @ifuckinghatedolphins I'm guess you're acting this way because they scare you... Don't worry their very friendly
992kirky 1 month ago
I've always wanted to go to New Zealand. This makes me want to go 1,000 times more! lol
ashbo7181 2 months ago
@ashbo7181 Im a New Zealander and haven't even seen them haha
kiwibikerboy 1 month ago
fuck these orcass,,fuck em. i'd fucking shoot it in da head if i were there..shit i wudd aim it at its fucking blowhole. fucking bloody dolphin
iFuckingHateDolphins 2 months ago
@iFuckingHateDolphins Fuck You ! somebody should shoot YOU in the head. if you dont like orcas, dont watch the video ! you are sooo stupid it's Halarious ! You are plain Ghetto ! you are just trying to be all that !
KingsProduction50 2 months ago
@iFuckingHateDolphins lol, hilarious man. Why you even watch this video then?
TheNZNick 2 months ago
That would be so amazing to do! some people dont understand that there are some Orcas who eat Seals etc but other Oras who only eat other things ( not seals etc )
BBEPAIGE08 2 months ago
this pod of orcas eat sting rays its very interesting how they kill the prey^^
Blackclaw1000 2 months ago
Beautiful!!!!
QUEENSTINA 2 months ago
Awesome experience! You are very lucky to have seen this.
majalca03 2 months ago
fuk swimming with them they have great whites for breakfast
sentinel531 2 months ago
nice video but
Guy: Orcs are my friends
Orca: look that is our food xD
nidxito 2 months ago
Pround to be a new zealander ;)
iFZRx123 2 months ago 2
i wouldnt want to be in the water either...killer whales can be extremely dangerous...so this guy is definitely NOT a chicken.
skluesner99 2 months ago
Fantastic!!!
73golda 2 months ago
I dont see anyone swimming here. loool. Chickens
candyrain009 2 months ago
@candyrain009 come on man quite fooling around and get in the water
menpen36 2 months ago
killer whale? sure why not
TheRyancar7 2 months ago
I would be crapping myself.
CleoVEVO 3 months ago
Spatan dude they r not sharks
sloanedge 3 months ago
again this was probably illegal where it was filmed but still cool..
Seyez721 3 months ago
I rather swim with these then sharks. If I had to choose.
SpartanForgeWorld300 3 months ago
@SpartanForgeWorld300 Sharks are fun to swim with :)
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TheSouthPool 3 months ago
I have the biggest smile on my face right now, I love watching videos like this :)
thevampirediariesftw 3 months ago
If It wasn't for the friendly nature of this orcas I would be really scared
HaleLightning 3 months ago
Why did you get out of the water?!?!?! I would die to be in your position and I definitely would have stayed in the water with them. Amazing!!
makt1273 4 months ago
@makt1273 it would've been the best if he got out, it looked like there playing around with them. There play-fullness with humans can cause death to us xD and they also play with there prey as well xD even after there dead xD
Nikkimomo 3 months ago
@Nikkimomo do they attack us? like, if he'd stayed, would they've attacked him?
beautifulstar33 3 months ago
@beautifulstar33 if they weren't so playful then no, there very nice creatures, just sometimes they take there playfullness a little to much. XD
Nikkimomo 3 months ago
@Nikkimomo they seem scary. why do they take their playfulness too much?
beautifulstar33 3 months ago
@beautifulstar33 because its there nature :D
Nikkimomo 3 months ago
@Nikkimomo if u find yourself in the wild and they see u, what's the best thing to do, for safety?
beautifulstar33 3 months ago
@Nikkimomo
unless you are a pinniped off Patagonia...then the Killer Whale's wrath descends like a ruthlessness without end
kmkfiction2 2 months ago
Was this not scary?
IsAnEmoAngel 4 months ago
This is so beautiful wow how privileged to see his!
Juniorsmummy 4 months ago 21
orca's zijn mooie dieren
jokeuma8 4 months ago
Amazing! I really have to go whale-watching in a place like this!
george7378 4 months ago
exactly the way these animals should be viewed...in the wild :)
Fantastic video.
CrazyStacey101 4 months ago 54
wooooooooow, amazing!! he was really interestet in u ... :)
Ize1981 4 months ago
you better hope it doesn't confuse you for a seal!
mrswagerondeckk 4 months ago
Kill the whale killers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rastmannis 4 months ago
Orcas are in the dolphin family people. They got the name "Killer Whales" because they kill whales.
shineon716 4 months ago
i really wish this could've been me. i cant stand the fact that we put them in tanks. i'm ashamed to be human
kritzfilms 5 months ago
At some level, because Killer Whales have such an advanced cerebral cortex and are highly sociable mammals with arguably some of the most sophisticated group hunting strategies, this has to be taken into consideration when dispassionately evaluating their wrath on other species. Sure, people can speculate that they capture and kill species they don't even eat, or eat a tiny amount, "for practice", but it may very well be innate aggressiveness and violence, i.e., "might makes right". Just saying.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
This is lovely! :D
evelfa 5 months ago
It is a violent, highly competitive world. Genetic drift and mutation have produced a myriad of adaptations for each creature to survive. But most of the people that prate on and on about how any human activity affects the marine ecosystem have no clue how long a history humans and our progenitors have been using it. It is our home too- even before H. Erectus rafted to Java and beyond. Every creature we touch wheels with knows our wrath. You deny theirs to indulge your own fantasy world. Ah me.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
They are not killer whales because a) they don't kill because they can, they kill to eat and b) they aren't whales. They are part of the dolphin family.
Saying they are natural born killers is like saying someone is wholly evil or wholly good. Some attacks happen, by some orcas, but not all of them are like that. Thats like saying because some people are murderers, we all are.
RipleyEllen 5 months ago
@RipleyEllen
They are absolutely natural born killers. They are apex predators.
However, someone might deem the treatment they afford pinnipeds to be evil, though I respectfully take no position.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
For an accurate summary of their true nature, you tube search " Orca attack La Ernestina 2" ; "Orcas devorando a Elefante Marino" and "Killer Whale vs Grey Whale Orca attack Gray Whale Grey whales"
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
when I was in NZ my host told me that once he swam with orcas... just before diving into the water he noticed that orcas swam among seals without attacking them ! he concluded they were not hungry.. best time of his life !
ulysse75 5 months ago
This video is so cute, I love Orcas ever so much and it is my dream to be an underwater photographer and swim with sharks, whales and dolphins, and really be in touch with the world I love most.
HarryPotterFanati100 5 months ago
In water with an orca? That is way too dangerous!
orlandobabe 5 months ago
@orlandobabe They aren't aggressive creatures - that is only a misconception because of the attacks that have happened in captivity, where they are confined and frustrated and want out. In the wild they are completely different creatures.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203 I don't know, I love them but I respect them most of all and remember they are big and they are stronger. Is that you swimming with them?
orlandobabe 5 months ago
@orlandobabe Yeah, I do agree you so= should definitely know what you are doing and have an experienced person with you if you are going to do something like that, don't just jump in if you see them. No it's not me ): But I would love to be able to see them in the wild would be amazing (: I think you have to see them there to appreciate them, seeing them in a tank is wrong, it's not how it should be :/
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203 I agree that they need to be in the wild but sadly there are morons out there that wanna purposly hurt them. If this world were a better place there wouldn't be any zoos, sea world or bush garden.
orlandobabe 5 months ago
@orlandobabe Yeah, I guess so but still a lot of it is just about money, and despite them being "rescued" and stuff, places like SeaWorld are more interested in money :/ And the killing of dolphins in Taij is because of captivity, the dolphins selected are then taken to certain theme parks etc which is absolutely horrid. You should watch the video I just favourited on my channel about what happens to them and stuff, a real eye opener ):
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203 No need, I already know it from the Cove, it is terrible what we humans do to these beautiful creatures for whatelse? Money. While I wouldn't cheer for someone to go underwater with an orca, I still dream about being out there in a boat surrounded by these beautiful creatures and making at least one eye contact with them. It must be a thrilling and exciting moment to being underwater and looking at them and them looking at you.
orlandobabe 5 months ago
@orlandobabe Yeah I agree as well, I would just love the opportunity to get close to these magnificent animals (: And it never continues to shock me how selfish people can be when it comes to their own amusement - not considering the consequences for the animals. But that's the world we live in, all about money :/
McLeod203 5 months ago 11
@McLeod203 Straight up about money, hell when it comes to kids all I see is money for their health, their education, their security and so on. SIGH All we can do is hope for the best and hope that in time these creatures will still be here becaues there are some people in this world who still truly care. Least you and I still do.
orlandobabe 5 months ago
@orlandobabe Agreed. We can only hope for the best, and the narrowing gene pool means that breeding will soon become impossible as the animals will be related, with the only solution being taking creatures from the wild, which will be strongly opposed I think, especially after the revelation of places like Taij and so on. So yeah, lets hope more people open their eyes and see that it's not right.
McLeod203 5 months ago
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McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203
Assuming you are actually 14, there is a lot more to learn about the world. It isn't all about money. If all cetaceans were removed from captivity, the public would not have the benefit of seeing their beauty face to face, and people would be far less apt to support conservation. Sure, it seems like cramped conditions. But they are ambassadors for the species. By analogy, the White sharks at Monterrey Bay Aquarium serve a similar purpose. The truth is often paradoxical.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 Yes, they act ruthlessly towards prey, they are killing to eat, but that does not make them aggressive towards non prey items - it is a completely different thing. How something acts towards prey does not define it's nature. Yes I'm 14, but that has nothing to do with it - age doesn't always bring wisdom and while I have a lot to learn I have done a lot of research on this topic. But I cannot agree with what you are saying - there are plenty of other ways to educate people.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203 Tell me, why do people need the "education" you would purport to instill in them? Some might say to you: why such an incredible tenderness for Killer Whales- why not love thy neighbor or help a homeless person that has fallen on hard times? As Emerson wrote: "thy love afar is spite at home." Personally, I think Killer Whales are absolutely amazing- one of my favorite animals. But I know what violence seethes and breathes through veins tightly coiled beneath such might and will.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 - with all due respect, how many years did you study the orcas? How many years did you study sharks, lions or buffalo? Is the cat some evil creature because it plays with the mice? You seem to have a very strong opinion on how vicious animals are - although you say you take no position - as if they should take your coat and offer you a tea. It's nature. You enjoy it or you think about evil eyes gazing at you, claws and fangs intent on tearing you to pieces.
CaprarulPavaloaie 5 months ago
@CaprarulPavaloaie I've been studying sociobiology since 1993 (undergrad) and have observed predators in East Africa, Alaska, India, South America, Mexico, South Africa- lions, bears, sharks, snakes, crocs- you name it. I'm constantly studying them. You people simply want to condition the public to see them (e.g., sharks) as these misunderstood creatures that attack humans on account of "mistaken identity" though there is ZERO science behind the theory. It is a public relations charade.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 - I don't care about any public relations BS, it's IN ANIMALS THEIR NATURE TO ATTACK THE PREY. If you put yourself in the position of prey, get ready to face the consequences. I do have a problem with people who say animals are evil. I know that if you treat them with respect you will be rewarded with some of the best moments of your life. I only know of a single evil creature on Earth: humans.
CaprarulPavaloaie 4 months ago
@CaprarulPavaloaie
Thanks for the speech on naturalism. You make take a bow.
kmkfiction2 4 months ago
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@kmkfiction2 - hahaha, give me a break, you know-it-all genius...
CaprarulPavaloaie 3 months ago
@kmkfiction2 I respect that, and I hope one day to experience those thing you are lucky to have done and been to the places you have been. No it is not necessary to educate people, but these should be resources available for those wanting to learn, and the main reason I mentioned it was because you said they were in captivity to be ambassadors for their species and make people want to conserve them, which in that case is not necessary either. But my view on captivity won't change over time.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 (cont.) Like programmes set up by actual conversational groups who don't put them in captivity to carry it out, and in fact many of them are against captivity because it does not at all help with their conservation - so it is rather hypocritical to say that people are encouraged to conserve them by seeing them in a tank. Most people who go want a spectacle, that's why they put on shows where cetaceans do pointless tricks which despite claims are no performed in the wild.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 (cont.) What people see is nothing like the wild specimens - and they can't see half of the behaviour they carry out in the wild. Also it is mainly about money, otherwise the places would be non-profit charities who aim to educate on conservation, but that's not what they are, they are a business. We need to develop other means of communicating views to the public, without compromising and animal's well-being. And even if they were ambassadors, I don't think it's fair to them.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203
Let's see how your perception of the world changes like mine has after 23 more years on earth, visiting 6 continents and observing brown bears steal your fish, crocs eyeing you from the riverbank, White sharks gaze intently at your through the cage, lions charging the van and herds of Cape buffalo going out of their way to let you know they have not the slightest hindrance or reservation trampling you to death. It is a struggle for existence and we are all pitted against the others.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 Yes survival is ruthless, but there is a another side to many animals. Orcas have a strong bond with their pod and there have been many times where they have stayed by companions' sides and attempted to rescue them from danger ; they are caring. Resident orcas have also been known to play with pods of dolphins, captured several times on camera ( who are different from transient orcas who would eat the dolphins). They know that the dolphins are not their prey and coexist happily.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203
Mark my words. As fish stocks are depleted in areas where "resident" orcas inhabit, these purportedly different "resident" orcas will engage in predation on other dolphins and marine mammals. They are not as distinct and different as people are conditioned to believe. They have the same adaptation and, of course, can interbreed.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 I don't want to be rude, but I think you have a very uneducated view of orcas. Yes they are ruthless when it comes to survival, but they are incredibly affectionate sentient beings, have you heard of the orca Luna? Many things can interbreed, doesn't mean they are the same. Also, on your other comment about sharks, you are wrong. They do not attack people on purpose, that is why they don't eat them after. They either do it because you invade into their space, or you are mistaken.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 Laos take a look at the OrcaLab website, with lots of info on both types of orca. They are people who actually study them and know more about them than you or me ever will, so you can't argue with them. Might be good for you to learn more about them, rather than just making up your opinion based on some observations.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203
"We pass for who we are." - Emerson
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 Lastly, I do not want to argue,and I know I probably won't change your mind, so please just respect my opinion. There are other ways of promoting conservation, work that is already being carried out by organisations. Maybe watch the message from Dr.Jane Goodall about it, and maybe you will realise that there really is no need for this.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203
IF you had some common sense i'm sure you wouldnt swim with these as they are higher on the food chain than the great white and even more un predictable.
DUMBC0w 4 months ago
@DUMBC0w Each to their own. But do some research - an orca has never killed a human in the wild, never. Food chains aren't really relevant - orcas may be higher than great whites but they are more intellectually advanced and they understand what they are doing, and understand that humans are not their prey - whereas sharks often mistake humans for other prey and attack when you are invading into their territory. Take a look at orcalab website.
McLeod203 4 months ago
@McLeod203 orcas havent attacked humans cos most arent stupid enough to go near them.
gnipeels 4 months ago
@gnipeels Completely untrue. It hasn't happened because we are not natural prey for orcas and they have no desire to eat us. Do some research into orca behaviour. That's just naive to think they want to attack/eat every living thing they see. They may be violent when it comes to survival, but they have no need or desire to kill us.
McLeod203 4 months ago
@DUMBC0w These creatures are highly intelligent and there are no reported cases of Orcas killing a human being in the wild. There has been cases of attack, but it is due to Orcas mistaking humans for prey. The magnificent and beautiful Orcas enjoy playing with us and if they would attack us, they would have a long time ago. Check out other youtube videos with people swimming with Orcas in the open sea.
MrMarkiepoop 4 months ago
@DUMBC0w It's true what you say about Orca's being higher on the food chain... But in many cases, if undisturbed (so say just bopping up and down in the water, like this kid was doing in the video) you'd find that they can be just as gentle. The only reason they are unpredictable and sometimes even dangerous to humans is because of the Orca's curiosity, obviously here it's not a problem as they seem to enjoy human company, hence why they swam so close.
SpeedCam1501 4 months ago
@McLeod203
Different towards humans. They are amazingly aggressive creatures, e.g., towards captured pinnipeds in Patagonia. They play violently with young seals as capriciously as Octavian might crush a pewter plate.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 But that is what I'm talking about - yes they are aggressive towards prey but that is because they are hunting them, however towards non prey and other members of their species they are not. They are highly intelligent and incredibly social creatures and form strong bonds within their pods. A lot of people however think they are murdering animals who attack anything in their path due to all the attacks and bad media coverage of them etc, which is really not the case (:
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203
Who thinks that? You are arguing against a straw man.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
@kmkfiction2 I've seen some people write stuff like that on other videos, it's insane. They think you can't get into the water with them because they will eat you, all because of the attacks etc and their name. Also the media coverage of it didn't help that much and made a lot of people scared, and quite a few people were shocked when SeaWorld kept Tilikum.
McLeod203 5 months ago
@McLeod203
Two things. Killer Whales are absolutely ruthless killers and will separate and drown baby Gray Whale calves from their mothers, only to eat the tongue and discard the rest. They have the cognitive ability to understand the "moral" implications of trauma caused to the calf and mother, just as they understand the gravity of torturing seals they play with like footballs. It is the "specific intent" of a killer, like Telly that killed three people we know about, maybe more.
kmkfiction2 5 months ago
aw they're curious about you haha, so cute!
P1NKBLUSH 5 months ago
I'm so jealous! >_< lol
stephenhid228 5 months ago
thats fucking awsome
BOONK3RZ 5 months ago
beaufiful animals ! and look a those waters, they look so clean and natural !
ToTirDeKK 5 months ago
better hope it doesnt think you are a sea lion.
signboyy 5 months ago
Wow. They're beautiful.
JammyJoh 5 months ago
Their favorite part of other whales is the tongue of babies....true.
There is a FANTASTIC documentary on the relationship between Killers and the Whalers in Tasmania, and the Local Aboriginals.
Check it out - will blow your mind.
audas 5 months ago
My goodness
OoCATSABLANCAoO 5 months ago
i would have to probably bring an extra pair of pants! O.o
GodOfMusic96 5 months ago
JUST SAVE WILLY GODAMNIT
satish890 5 months ago
So obnoxious the orcas interrupting my snorkeling.
amfs23 5 months ago
wow. it's almost impossible. but to date there are 231 likes and 0 (YES ZERO) dislikes. Looks like everyone loves orcas.
megahypersuperhero 5 months ago
Oh my goodness
Tom1525 5 months ago
Remember that time you Free'd Willy and he Ate you?
ThePraetorFenix 5 months ago
They are ready to eat and you are the target.
MrRiggyRiggs 6 months ago
Wtf dont do it bro, it will kill you! Yeah Sure they seems "friendly" in the start but i bet as soon as its hungry it doesnt give a crap about humans!
zeqton 6 months ago
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The1337playa 6 months ago
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@zeqton Have you ever seen them hunt? They fairly much get their pick of the ocean. Much better things for them to eat out there than humans.
The1337playa 6 months ago
=o I WANNA SWIM AN ORCA!
RosesNightengales 6 months ago
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T4Slipped 6 months ago
orcas eat sea lions, what does a person in a wetsuit look like!?
pjohnst1 6 months ago
To be honest, if I was hungry in the wild having to hunt for my food, I would eat whatever I can. I still don't think it's safe to get that close to those whales. Especially a mother with it's calf.
MrSimonWild 6 months ago
Facebook: ♥ I Love Orcinus Orca ♥
sabighel88 6 months ago
they know full well who loves them and who wishes them harm.
sherhak 6 months ago
there must be a logical reason.... I would be lying to u if I said I knew why :/... maybe orcas look at cages as a threat
PavanDadlani 6 months ago
beautiful!
PavanDadlani 6 months ago
arent they dangerous
beautifulstar33 6 months ago
@beautifulstar33 the don't eat humans
PavanDadlani 6 months ago
@PavanDadlani How come they don't allow cage diving--only free diving--with orcas?
beautifulstar33 6 months ago
@beautifulstar33 I don't have the answer to this, you replied on a different video to me with that question
after pondering over it the only thing I can think of (extensive search and no where have i found that question or answer to it) is that cage diving with sharks requires blood and meat thrown in the water to draw in sharks, so a shark would attack a human because of the sense of blood around
can you give a source (valid) where it says that you're not allowed to cage dive with orcas
thnx
Weslo2 6 months ago
@Weslo2 No, I couldn't find it. I'm only going by what others have told me. But if you dive with orcas, what can keep them there, since sharks are drawn by food, but not orcas, so how will free diving keep them there?
beautifulstar33 6 months ago
@beautifulstar33 I would say curiosity keeps them there, there is no doubt they have an affection towards humans, can't say all do, but most definitely a lot do
they are a species of dolphin, and dolphins are curious and playful as well!
You should check this out watch?v=tSLC4RunApw
it is very fascinating, not to mention it's a wild Orca as well
Weslo2 6 months ago
@Weslo2 ZI couldn't open the link. Can u sent it via PM to me? Would YOU ever go free dive with orcas?
beautifulstar33 6 months ago
@beautifulstar33 free diving in the wild not so sure, that's not to say it isn't possible though
I would most definitely go whale watching in a kayak though
free diving without any experience/expertise wouldn't be recommended I'd think, I have no experience/expertise in diving or whale behavior so.. kayaking would be best to go
but again it's hard to say until you're on a boat near the whale like this vid, if they seem playful I might jump in like this
Weslo2 6 months ago
@Weslo2 To my knowledge, they train you and get you aware for it, THEN you get to go with the orcas. I think orcas have a great bond with us, no?
beautifulstar33 6 months ago
@beautifulstar33 lol no need to check that link :P just realized you have already seen that video =D
Weslo2 6 months ago
Amazing experience and great video, thank you! It`s also amusing to read the really uneducated comments from twits like jin7210, shiftyfcker321, cfb52006, who clearly have no clue about wildlife, and that wild orcas do not harm people - reasonably intelligent folks always get a chuckle at how dim some people out there are. Ignore people like them - they represent the weak end of our gene pool.
AMKundu 6 months ago
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AMKundu 6 months ago
You should have grabbed his fin and swam with him X)
BlackTipReefSharks 6 months ago
I would have definatly jumped in and swam with them (life long dream) although there was a curious baby around so i dont think the mother would like it but hey getting chased by an orangutan in danum valley, grabbing a shark by its tail at terquiose bay and catching a brown snake in broome guess im just stupid...
TURB0N1NJA 6 months ago
No sharks in the water with orcas around lol
Dantallus9000 6 months ago
thats sooo cool. ive never seen one up close and i really want to i like them... now if it was a shark no one could pay me all the many in the world to get in the water wth one lol...
sweetascanbe35 6 months ago
Why stay in the water when a freakin Orca is swimming nearby. Stupid!
clb52006 6 months ago
That is why 'killer whale' is not a good name, 'orca' is much better.
They won't attack you in the wild, that has never happened. They only attack in captivity because they get so frustrated in captivity.
janvantwillert 6 months ago 21
@janvantwillert yup true and killer whale name was made so people would come to watch them. what sounds more interresting orca or killer whale :)
hepalamukala 6 months ago
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rosydonut 6 months ago 11
@rosydonut just like cats
dwickmiester 6 months ago