Captive whales don't have enough space to reach these speeds. Ultimately, the curved dorsal fin is still a mystery. Curved, or not, the orca's giant fin is a beacon to all, this apex predator is a ...

They have large, rounded pectoral fins and a unique, variable gray or white “saddle patch” behind their large dorsal fin. While females are smaller ... and in Monterey Bay in winter. BREEDING: Female ...

When we arrived and were taking photos, we immediately recognized the very straight dorsal fins ... Black said. Once female killer whales reach about 40 years old, they enter the post menopausal ...

"Our crew knew right away that these were not the type of killer whales that we see most often," Black said. The crew recognized the very straight dorsal ... Once female killer whales reach ...