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 ...

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 ...

Whale shark with injury to the dorsal fin, likely to be caused by collision with a vessel. Credit: Gonzalo Araujo ...

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 ...

Although known as "killer whales," orcas are actually the largest ... on high-resolution black and white pictures of the dorsal (top) fin and the saddle patch (pigmented patch behind the dorsal ...

They have rounded foreheads and no dorsal fin. These whales are common in the ... and they are prey for polar bears, killer whales, and for Arctic people. They are hunted by indigenous people ...

“We named him Stumpy because of his damaged dorsal fin,” Similä said, adding that she doesn’t actually know whether the calf is a male or a female. “He’s not like other killer whale ...

They have a characteristically small dorsal fin and 40 to 50 grooves in their throat that expand when feeding, researchers said. Bryde’s whales belong to the same family as blue whales and ...

variable gray or white “saddle patch” behind their large dorsal fin. While females are smaller than males, full-grown adults can reach 25 feet in length and weigh 10,000 pounds. HABITAT: Killer whales ...

The Center for Whale Research says the newborn was spotted on Sunday with J Pod, swimming close to a 20-year-old female ...

Clearwater Marine Killer whale image courtesy Aquarium Research ... Orcas are easily identified with black and white colors, a large dorsal fin and a streamlined body. Adults weigh anywhere ...