Orcas Hunting Dolphins 2 (slow motion) Orcas cazando delfines

The video shows a group of Orcas hunting a group of dolphins. You can see the Orcas and dolphins jump completely out of the water. there are some spectacular shots that I also added in slow motion.

The whole thing lasted about 20 minutes. In the end, the Orcas got their lunch. Not sure how many dolphins they got, but it was at least a couple. I thought dolphins could outswim orcas, but I guess the orcas are faster. They attacked them like a pack of wolves, surrounding the dolphins and tiring them out. It was amazing to watch it as it happened.

Recorded in Monterey Bay, California, during a bird watching trip with Shearwater Journeys. If you are ever in Monterey, you have to get on one of their trips. (www.shearwaterjourneys.com).

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• orcas
• hunting
• dolphins
• delfin
• killer
• whale
• ballena
• asesina
• orca
• delfines

[jedamm]

That is an amazing video. Do you know if this is common behaviour for orcas? The music really made it dramatic. I hate to see the dolphins killed, but I love orcas as well.

[manolodorecho]

it is common that they would kill dolphins. to them, they are food. but the way these orcas were going at it, throwing them up in the air, not usually observed. the person who was leading the trip has been doing these trips for about 30 years, she had seen orcas hunting before, but nothing that would compare to this. I think it was a pretty rare thing to see. It was amazing.

[Chuchunezmi]

Wow, that is spectacular! Must have truly been something to witness firsthand.

Also, what's that epic song playing in the background?

[manolodorecho]

The song is The Ecstasy of Gold, from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. If you've seen the movie, it's the song that plays while the Ugly runs around the cemetery looking for the burried gold. Awesome soundtrack CD.

[cosmorabbitsweeney]

I was also on the boat watching this scene. It was the most incredible thing I have ever seen, bar none. Are there other videos from this same trip? There were a lot of people with cameras! I would be interested in buying a good quality still shot of both orca and dolphin in the air. If you have such a shot, please tell us on Debra Shearwater's website. And please, let's get some more videos on YouTube. This was the adventure of a lifetime!

[manolodorecho]

It was amazing:). I just took video, not any photos. Drop Debi a note. I'm sure she knows some of the photographers who were there and can help you get in touch. I think some of them got excellent shots.

[taitsofproduction1]

Damn dolphins got fukkin pwned

NOOBZ!!!!

[NoncentsProductions]

Brutal shit.

[SpawnofChaos2010]

It is a misconception that all orcas hunt dolphins. Like humans, they have their own social groups and behaviours. Some orcas hunt larger marine prey while other groups primarily feed on fish. Often the two types of hunters will not socialize with one another.

[dukezone69]

Wow wow wow!!

[elbalrog]

poor dolphins

[mexman1988]

orcas letting da dolphins know whos boss

[danielspage]

Awesome

[Alfonsomarisol]

Espectacular

[MrNEKTAJOHNDD]

Bet you don't see that at seaworld .... do you know why?  Because it's natural behavior and there is nothing natural about captivity!!

[DefenderOfTheLarder]

Great piece of footage! Well done. I love orcas and I love dolphins, and I know orcas need to eat, but I always feel a little sad for the dolphins when they're hunted like this :o(

[whiskeygoggles]

@Sami379 Good comments except when you mention that they are the fastest things in the water. They are far from it. They are slower than Sailfish, Swordfish and Marlin and also Yellow and Bluefin Tuna, the Mako shark and several others.

[orcaworca]

that was just ..EPIC!!