Orca!

[releck97]

I'm not sure who gets the credit for this (edit)...Peter Wuensch. After a Great afternoon fishing for Blue Marlin with the crew of Slackem Charters http://www.slackemcharters.com in Grand Cayman we came across a pod of Killer Whales (Orca) who were as interested in us as we were in them.

Killer Whale Encounter in Grand Cayman - YouTube

 

[beaverdivers]

Wow! Very cool.

 

[irishtn]

Awesome.

 

[BUDMANOK]

I wonder if they get closer to the island? going back later this year and would love to see them while there.

 

[billinwilliamston]

I wonder if they get closer to the island? going back later this year and would love to see them while there.

Me too, just not when I'm in the water.

 

[divesergeant]

That is way cool. I've never heard of orca in Cayman waters. Anyone know how often they're seen there?

 

[Testudo]

Chef Ron from Tukka spotted a pod a year or so ago off the East End. I'd guess just they pass by Cayman while following or looking for food sources.

TESTUDO'S SNORKEL GUIDE Cayman Off the Beaten Path, Chef Ron, from Tukka, posted this video on his...

 

[-hh]

That is way cool. I've never heard of orca in Cayman waters. Anyone know how often they're seen there?

I saw them off the Brac a few years ago in the Spring, and many years ago, "just missed" seeing them one time in the fall (I was on the other dive boat).

There's actually been many sightings over the years, such that IMO, there's a family group that migrates through in the Spring (April/May) and Fall (Sept/Oct).


-hh

EDIT: 1 May 2010 (Cayman Brac, West End)

 

[tendi]

Wow! That is so cool!!!!!