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 ...

An orca, or killer whale, was spotted by an aerial survey team off the coast of Kitty Hawk in the Outer Banks last week.

Captive killer whales are already controversial given their decreased life span and the widespread dorsal fin collapse among males. Likewise, criticism often points to the fact that they're kept ...

The animal is believed to be the solitary bull orca known “Old Thom,” according to a Facebook post by the Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch. “Old Thom, identified by his distinctive dorsal fin ...

Spectacular drone footage captured Southern Resident Killer Whales as they made their way through the Monterey Bay frolicking and searching for food.

Initially, the group thought the killer whales belonged to the Bigg’s species before realizing their “very straight dorsal fins, rounded dorsal tips and “unique eyepatches” could only ...