Orcas Collection

Killer whale / Orca - The adult male known as "MEL", 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken
FG-eb-327 Killer whale / Orca - The adult male known as "MEL", 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken (March 2006) hunting South American Sealion pups on a beach at Punta Norte

Killer Whale Vancouver Aquarium, Canada
AU-1212 KILLER WHALE / Orca - underwater Vancouver Aquarium, Canada Orcinus orca Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer / Orca Whale - breaching. ML522
TOM-1166 Killer / Orca Whale - breaching Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Washington, British Columbia, Pacific ocean Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Killer Whale
FG-9509-M Killer Whale / Orca - underwater Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer Whale - breaching Pacific Northwest ml96p
TOM-888 Killer Whale / Orca - breaching San Juan Islands, Puget Sound, Washington. USA Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer / Orca Whale - spy hopping ML967P
TOM-1163 Killer / Orca Whale - spy hopping Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, British Columbia, Pacific Ocean Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer Whale / Orca - Several pods came together to form a "superpod"
FG-ab-418 Killer Whale / Orca - Several pods came together to form a "superpod". Photographed in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia

Killer whales, Transient type - breaching during a phase of traveling and active socializing
FG-EC-495 Killer whales, Transient type - breaching during a phase of traveling and active socializing. Photographed in Monterey Bay, California, USA, Pacific Ocean

Killer Whales - Transient type - Adult male - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA - April
FG-EC-503 Killer Whales - Transient type Adult male - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - California - USA - April Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Killer whale / Orca - male, breaching Photographed in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada AM 846
FG-4885 Killer whale / Orca - male, breaching Photographed in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer whales/ Orca - transient type. Photographed in Monterey Bay, Pacific Ocean, California, USA
FG-EC-018 Killer whales/ Orca - transient type Monterey Bay, Pacific Ocean, California, USA Orcinus orca There are three types of recognised Killer Whales - resident, transients & offshore'

Killer Whales (Orcas), Southern Ocean

Killer Whale FG 2468 Orcinus orca © Francois Gohier ARDEA LONDON
FG-2468 KILLER WHALE / Orca - at surface, showing dorsal fin Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Picture No. 10947600
Orca / Killer Whale - attack on young South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) (formerly Otaria byronia) Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina. Date:

Killer whale / Orcas practicing intentional stranding; Patagonia. The small population of Orcas of northern Patagonia
FG-eb-364 Killer whale / Orcas practicing intentional stranding Patagonia Orcinus orca The small population of Orcas of northern Patagonia uses a unique strategy of intentional stranding to capture

Killer whale / Orcas - Hunting South American Sea lion pups at the water's edge
FG-eb-284 Killer whale / Orcas - Hunting South American Sea lion pups at the water's edge Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia

Killer Whale Male This individual is part of a pod of Transient Killer whales
FG-dz-514 Killer Whale / Orca - Male Monterey Bay, California, USA Orcinus orca This individual is part of a pod of Transient Killer whales

Killer whale This population of killer whales feed on herring. In the fall
FG-bu-954 Killer whale - this population of killer whales feed on herring Tysfjord, Norway Orcinus orca In the autumn, schools of herring enter fjords of the NW coast of Norway

Killer Whale - this population of killer whales feed on herring. In the autumn
FG-bv-164 Killer Whale - this population of killer whales feed on herring Vestfjord, Norway Orcinus orca In the autumn, schools of herring enter fjords of the NW coast of Norway

Thar she blows
Jeffrey C. Sink

The hunt start
Serge Melesan

A pod of orcas swim at dawn, in Medfjord sea, <br> Mefjordvaer, Senja Island, Norway
A pod of orcas swim at dawn, in Medfjord sea, Mefjordvaer, Senja Island, Norway

Wild Killer Whale Watching at Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in Caleta Valdes, Valdes Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in Caleta Valdes, Valdes Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

DDE-90027878
Vancouver Island, Clayoquot Sound. Orcas surfacing. Date: 28/01/2009

The Grampus in the Thames on Tuesday Last, sketched off Chelsea (engraving)
1626989 The Grampus in the Thames on Tuesday Last, sketched off Chelsea (engraving) by Knowles, Davidson (fl.1879-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dactyloceras lucina moth and common silverspot butterfly
Dactyloceras lucina moth 1, and common silverspot butterfly, Aphnaeus orcas, upper side 2, under side 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

orca's dream
Mirko De Luca

Orca at sunset
Jeffrey C. Sink

Picture No. 10878544
Killer Whale / Orca - skeleton (Orcinus orca) Date:

Pod of Killer whales off the coast of Alaska
Pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) traveling in the Lynn Canal with the Coastal Range in the background, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Biggs Killer whales or Orcas at sunset, San Juan Islands, Washington
Biggs Killer whales or Orca (Orcinus orca) swim toward a colorful sunset in the San Juan Islands; Washington, United States of America

Silhouette of Chilkat Mountains and an orca with a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water in the Lynn Canal and a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight with the Chilkat Mountains in the background at

Pod of Orca whales surfacing, Alaska, USA
A pod of Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing with their fins at the surface of the bright blue ocean water of the Lynn Canal and the snowy mountains along the coastline in the background, Inside Passage

Family group, killer whale calf, orca, Johnstone Strait, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Family group, killer whale calf, orca (Orcinus orca), Johnstone Strait near Robson Bight (Michael Biggs) Ecological Reserve; Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Orca whales blowing water with the Coast Mountains in the background, Alaska, USA
Orca whales (Orcinus orca) from AF22 Pod, blowing water reflected in the sunlight in the Lynn Canal with the Coast Mountain Range in the background; Admiralty Island, Alaska, United States of America

An orca whale swims in the Inside Passage of the Lynn Canal at sunset, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca whale (Orcinus orca) swimming in the water way of the Inside Passage at Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background, covered in the pink hues of the sunset; Juneau

Orca spyhopping, Inside Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA
An Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a killer whale, spyhopping to get an above surface view of its surroundings, Chatham Strait, Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Killer Whale, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing beside the Chilkat Mountains at sunset, Lynn Canal, Inside Passage; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale, Hebert Glacier, Lynn Canal, Coast Range, Alaska, USA
Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a Killer whale, Inside Passage, Lynn Canal, Hebert Glacier, Coast Range mountains; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale pod in Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Chatham Strait at sunset, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale pod, Lynn Canal, Chilkat Mountains, Alaska, USA
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Lynn Canal with Chilkat Mountains in the background, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Orca Whales, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Lynn Canal with Herbert Glacier and Coast Range in the background, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale pod
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Lynn Canal at sunset, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Killer Whale, Inside Passage, Chilkat Mountains, Alaska, USA
Killer whale (Orcinus orca), also known as Orca, swimming at dusk in the Inside Passage of Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Alaska, United States of America

Killer Whales, Inside Passage, Chilkat Mountains, Alaska, USA
Killer whales (Orcinus orca), also known as Orca, swimming at dusk in the Inside Passage of Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Alaska, United States of America

Orca Whale, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
An Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a Killer Whale, surfaces in Lynn Canal on a summer afternoon, the tall dorsal fin of this individual identifies it as a mature male, Inside Passage; Juneau

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"Meet MEL, the Majestic Killer Whale: A Snapshot in Action" Witness the awe-inspiring power and grace of orcas, also known as killer whales. In these captivating images captured in March 2006, we encounter MEL, an adult male estimated to be between 45 and 50 years old. MEL's hunting prowess is on full display as he targets South American Sealion pups on a picturesque beach at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula in Patagonia, Argentina. His strategic approach and precision make him a formidable predator. Venturing further north to Canada's Vancouver Aquarium, we are introduced to another magnificent specimen. This killer whale showcases its strength by breaching out of the water with remarkable agility and finesse. In yet another breathtaking moment caught on camera, witness ML522 engaging in spy hopping—a behavior where orcas rise vertically out of the water to observe their surroundings. The sheer intelligence behind this act leaves us mesmerized by these incredible creatures. Moving across the Pacific Northwest coastline, an enthralling sight awaits us as a killer whale breaches high above the waves—its powerful body soaring through the air before gracefully plunging back into its watery domain. The magic continues when several pods unite to form a "superpod" amidst Johnstone Strait in British Columbia. This rare gathering showcases not only their social nature but also highlights their ability to communicate and cooperate within their tight-knit community. Traveling southward along California's Monterey Bay coast reveals more wonders of orca behavior. Transient type killer whales breach during moments of travel and active socializing—an impressive display that demonstrates both strength and camaraderie among these oceanic giants. As we delve deeper into understanding different types of orcas, our exploration takes us back to Monterey Bay where an adult male captivates with his presence alone. These transient type killer whales exhibit unique characteristics that set them apart from their resident and offshore counterparts.