Orcas
Known for their distinctive black and white colors, orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest member of the dolphin family. Highly social and communicative, they can live up to 90 years. Because of threats from pollution and climate change, they are frequently the focus of conservation efforts.
Orca attack leaves yacht heading for rock collision
"When I looked at the back, I saw them [...] with their white belly up, the rudder swinging from side to side," crew member Santi Villagrans said.
Killer whale calf rescued from mass stranding thrives 10 years later
The orca, named EA_0046A, was one of five killer whales saved from a mass stranding in 2013.
Orca attack map: killer whales have rammed boats in these locations
Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar and around the Iberian coast have been causing problems for years, but issues have intensified in recent months.
Why killer whales can't be responsible for missing Titanic sub
Experts were quick to disprove the rumors circulating on social media.
Ship captain attacked by orcas again says they developed their strategy
"Looks like they knew exactly what they are doing," Captain Dan Kriz told Newsweek after the orcas again hit his ship in the Strait of Gibraltar near Spain.
Ship captain attacked by killer whales says people gearing up to shoot them
"It's so easy for these beasts to sink us if they want to," Sébastien Destremau told Newsweek. "If it was out of revenge, I think I would have been swimming."
Pod of 20 killer whales attacks ship and shakes it "like a nutshell"
"Cooperative play is quite common in this species, and a whale would not be aware that a sinking ship is a danger to human's lives," an expert told Newsweek.
Orca attacks on boats may be fueled by revenge
A single traumatized female orca could be the originator of recent boat attacks, leading the others to copy her behavior.
Moment divers come face-to-face with pod of killer whales in rare encounter
"Something was different that morning," Ribka Malise said. "Out of nowhere, it happened."
Mystery surrounds gray whale found on California beach
The whale was found covered in teeth marks and very close to a location where an orca pod had been seen hunting three gray whales only days before.
Photos of scarred shark reveal details of battle with orcas
Close analysis of scratches on a great white shark show that orcas inflicted them with "significant force," the study said.
The 'tragic' life of Kiska, the loneliest captive orca
Kiska died on March 9, after spending four decades alone at Marineland.
Orcas feast on livers of 17 sharks in biggest killing spree to date
The two orcas known as Port and Starboard are notorious for attacking and eating sharks off the South African coast.
Whale watcher left in hysterics by man on beach: 'Stole the show'
More than six million people have watched the hilarious moment on TikTok, with one user saying: "Dude was tryna have his free Willy moment."
Scientists say one thing might stop orca attacking boats
Comments from orca expert Alfredo Lopez come as another sailor shared footage of a killer whale breaking their boat rudder.
Emaciated orca had rotting teeth and one plastic sheet in its stomach
The orca washed up in the Netherlands with inflamed organs, teeth that were falling out, and a near-empty intestine.
Captive Orca Torn From Mother and Forced to Breed Dies at Theme Park at 20
In the wild, female killer whales can live up to 80 years, and often live with their offspring their whole lives.
Two Orca Pods Spotted Off California's Pismo Beach
One of the pods included a calf and it appeared the mother was teaching it to hunt.
Watch Orca Hunt Seal With Rare and Chillingly Precise Hunting Technique
The heart-stopping footage shows the highly synchronized orcas creating a huge wave to dislodge their prey.
Orcas Attack Same Family Boat Twice in Terrifying, 'Nightmare' Ordeal
Mikkel Erichsen told Newsweek that the incident felt "terrible," and as if he had completely lost power and control over the situation.
Orca Surround Small Boat as One Swims So Close Passengers Could Touch Fin
Video footage shows a pod of killer whales swimming near a boat in Canada, close enough to touch
Orcas Aren't Attacking Boats Because They're Aggressive, Scientists Say
The Atlantic Orca Working Group told Newsweek that if the killer whales were aggressive, dolphins would not go near them.
Diver Who Swam Too Close to Orca Pod Handed Biggest Fine on Record
A diver from British Columbia, Canada, has been fined $9,250 for getting too close to a group of protected killer whales.
Great White Shark with Liver Torn out by Orca Washes up on Beach
Alison Towner who has been studying these killings since they began five years ago shared images of the latest kill on Facebook.
Orca Pair Rip Open Great White Sharks to Feast on Their Livers and Hearts
Two killer whales have been killing Great White sharks off the coast of South Africa, causing the sharks to avoid their regular territory.
Orca Pods Are Adopting Pilot Whales and No One Knows Why
The killer whales were spotted with a baby pilot whale, despite there being no adult pilot whales anywhere close by.
Whale Watchers Spot Pair of Rare White Orcas Off Japanese Coast
The snow-colored marine mammals are so rare that only a handful have ever been sighted in the wild.
New Zealanders Band Together to Babysit Stranded Orca Calf
Taking shifts, teams of local volunteers have been braving frigid weather to care for the stranded calf 24 hours a day.
Seal Escapes Killer Whale Attack by Climbing Rocks in Tense Video
"It was absolutely amazing to see something so dramatic and intense in person," said 27-year-old Haydn Thomason.
Killer Whales Are Ripping Open Great White Sharks, Eating their Livers
Great white sharks seem to be too scared to return to one of their feeding grounds off the coast of South Africa.
