@@Zolindigo no see how she kept nosing around the rear of the boat? They were looking for a fish stringer, not sure if you know the term in English, but the thing where kayak fishermen string fish through the gills and hang them off the back of kayak to keep them fresh
That is one of the most insane killer whale encounters I’ve ever seen. Thanks for keeping a steady hand and being able to record that encounter in detail. I almost felt like I could hear your heart beating out of your chest… it was so intense!
Those things are vicious killers! He better watch out because they could do terrible things to him if they want! All it takes is one of them to go off and he wouldn’t be living anymore! Why take a chance?
It's nice to see how cautious you were around them. I feel like I see too many videos of people being too comfortable being close to massive animals lol. Truly amazing encounter!
And how dangerous and brutal they are as well. They are a bit like large dogs to us in terms of they are not likely to attack at all, and are far more likely to want to interact with you than harm you but they are still highly dangerous. They can destroy us with sheer ease.
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If you're in the water I think it's best to stay calm and not swim away. I have seen that work in a video. If you swim away they might follow you, but it's not likely they will hurt you. Just follow you cause they're curious.
@@varvara6455 It's in the news that orcas destroy boats. Maybe it's cause of experience being hurt of one of those boats? If people hunt orcas I don't know, are they people who do that? That's not allowed or?
I assume the female orca that came very close could have been the matriarch as they and their sons check out the situation before the rest of the family :)
@@leecowell8165 a marine biologist on the channel KPassionate noted that the orcas attacking boats around the Iberian Peninsula are juveniles, with the exception of Gladis Blanca, who seems to be the ringleader.
I have a 13ft Solo skiff, and I go out 3 days a week. I've seen a pod pass by me only once, in Florida. And I did the same thing. I lifted my outboard and just sat there for an hour. They were around me, under me, and never touched my boat. They're rare here because the water is so warm. They're so beautiful, happy, and where they belong. They'll never hurt you. But I know they like a little space, especially with a baby orca around. And you were moving faster, and I think she was just swimming with you. They swim and jump in the wake of boats, doing 30 to 40 mph. They love that. They've never put a scratch on one human in the wild. They've never touched a kayak. They have killed 4 people in captivity, and the way they are treated, is the reason why. And Sea World should be held responsible for those 4 deaths. Whatever orcas are left, should be returned slowly to their families. They've released two already, and they're doing just fine. At least no whale can ever be taken away again, and they can't breed them in captivity anymore. 🙏 🌊 🐳
Wow.. Florida? Where at? yeah you're correct they're rare here because of the warm water. Musta been in the winter. that musta been one helluva an experience for you. They're so beautiful too. I don't know how they keep their skin so clean. If you ever have a next time you should pat the water with your hand they may come right up to you as they've been known to do that. have you heard of Dr Ingrid Visser? She's in NZ waters and is always swimming amongst them. They come right up to her and even give her "food" at times! Obviously they all know her very well.
Wow! They came to say hello. 👋 I know Orcas don't attack humans, but I'd still be freaked out being on boat, let alone a kayak! Memory for a lifetime! Thanks for sharing! Much respect from the USA! 🇺🇸
@johndillinger5142 Could you possibly provide me proof of that fact? I've learned that they don't attack humans. My guess would be if someone's in a small plastic kayak or come close into the shore attempting to eat one of their other prey fish, seals, etc.
Orcas don't "eat" humans, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't kill humans. They are wild animals after all and could very easily kill a human without meaning to while being playful or curious.
Bro that’s epic 👍 I had a similar experience a few years ago at Coro, when the bull comes alongside the yak and gives you the eye you realise who the top dog is 😎
I can't imagine being there I'm breathing heavy after watching your close encounter. You handled yourself well. I was really scared for you when she was partially under you!
I watched the viral footage with my mom of orcas swimming along side a woman off the coast of New Zealand. She thinks it looked like they were nudging her back closer to shore. I can say it did look like that in 2 instances, it does look like that's what they were doing. The guy who recorded the footage with a drone mentioned there were at least 2 more orcas a little further off shore. Who knows, maybe they were relying there were sharks nearby. Orcas are one of the species that exhibit benevolence towards humans.
Honestly she was just being curious and meant you no harm. Mind you, I think my heart would have been racing, too, to have been so close to those amazing orcas. What a privilege!
@@ScottRoney Firstly they are not whales they are orcas, a member of the dolphin family and secondly, no, I am definitely not an orca psychologist, no more than you are, but I based my comment on the numerous human encounters there have been with these animals where they have displayed a curious nature and a desire to interact with us (just look at the many videos on RU-vid) and, since no orca has been known to attack a human, in the wild, I genuinely believe this person was in no danger. Still, if all you can do is make snide comments then perhaps it is you who should GTFOH.
@@ScottRoney omg, these were all EXACTLY my thoughts as I was reading the filmer have the Orcas' thoughts "honestly" interpreted to him. Either the commenter was a fifth grader just back from SeaWorld, with all the confidence and that charming ignorance of youth, or it was Ingrid Visser, the famous Orca expert. Otherwise, I'm keeping a healthy distance until the Orcas themselves tell me what they are thinking.
Exact opposite, that whale was irritated and was herding him out of the area. As nice as wild animals are even if you are close, STAY AWAY FROM THEM when they are just with their children. You seriously run the risk of concerning them and getting attacked. If you ask me, he was about to have his kayak flipped over before it said, "nah, he's retreating anyways forget about it". Killer Whales can be real jerks. You won't catch me out on the ocean with a little kayak, way too dangerous.
You are very brave. Thank you for this. MY heart is pounding! It's difficult to understand if they are just interested or if they want to knock you off that kayak and eat you. I'm very glad I'm in my armchair watching you do this. Thank you.
There has never been a reported Orca attack on a human. They are extremely smart animals and just don't see us as food. Sharks seem to mistake us for weals and such, but not Orcas.
Amazing video! Incredible experience. Thanks for sharing. We do a lot of kayaking in the Pacific Northwest where we also have several Orca pods. Fascinating creatures.
I cannot begin to imagine what a feeling it is to have these huge - beautiful but intimidating animals within feet of you. And now to learn that off the coast of Portugal; Orcas are dismantling rutters - it could change everything we've known about them. But what an absolute thrill - TYVM for sharing - you are a brave soul and very fortunate to have had such an experience. TY for sharing.
In the whole history of humans on water? Inuit and Vikings have stories of Orca attacks. They are suspected of sinking several sailboats with one confirmed 100% case. A family in the pacific on way to Hawaii.
this was a wonderful video, you can see how smart they are that they never attack even on accident confusing you for something else unlike sharks. thanks for sharing
@@ritcheymt Orcas live in pods, tight-knit family units, around the world. One pod is not the same as the other. They're known to use different hunting tactics, exhibit different behaviors and have different diets. Only 1 pod is known to have attacked boats: the one in the Strait of Gibraltar (which I assume you meant; I've seen no reports for this from the Strait Of Magellan). Behavior is taught within pods, but rarely across pods. We're talking about 1 pod that lives in the northeast Atlantic region and orcas are not a planetwide migratory species; in fact, not even all pods migrate. Even if you did mean the Strait of Magellan in the Pacific side of South America, these 2 pods have never even met. There are more pods around the world in different regions around the world that have not exhibited this behavior at all. What I'm also wondering is if these orcas would actually attack humans in the water. They're damaging boats, but we can't even say for a fact it's an attack, since that implies we know their motivation, and we don't. Would they attack humans in the water? I mean, we're not very nutricious for oceanic animals. And if their regular food is in low supply they'd start migrating more randomly (like the Southern Resident orcas have had to do of late) around the southeast Atlantic looking for food and not just start attacking humans.
I can’t even explain how much I loved this video. Your calm (yet stomach in your butt) voice, your willingness to get a bit closer (yet backing off in a most respectful way), your narration all while you’re as scared as you can be, the dedication to the angles and footage…. You did amazing! One for the books, no doubt. Thanks for sharing 🖤🤍
That was amazing video. I had a similar experience in Vancouver BC and at first it was like a beautiful religious experience and then it turned to fear as the entire pod surrounded our boat and started smashing their tails on the surface of the water. We got the heck out of there! You did a great job! I have seen several videos now of Orcas capsizing boats.
"...but they're so niiiice!" 😂 They are incredibly beautiful animals but I wouldn't want to get too close to them either. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. 😁🐋❤🐳😄
Amazing camerawork and video, thank you! It was a pleasure to watch hou video and your commentary you are so genuine and respectful 🙏 I think I fell in love 😅
People pls be careful near Spain or Portugal. The attack on the small fisher boat where one is still missing happend near Marocoo. The Iberian orca's are not to play with in these days!!
Blablabla! Orcas do not sink boats! The boats sink due to damage on the rudder suspension. Sailingboats under 15 Meter length should protect their rudder one way or another...
@@thatguyjoe007 I think, "angry orcas" would behave completely different. You are right, we don't know the reason by now, but they dont want to sink the boats for sure!
Several Sailboats have been rammed by Orcas one on a California to Hawaii passage. The family abandoned ship and the Orca swam around them for a couple hours while in their life raft.
wow that's awesome! these are mostly juveniles coming up to him and checking things out. These animals have obviously done this before. Adults are nearby but they stay back and let the juveniles have their fun. Yep the adults have been there, done that for sure. The females appear to be more curious than the males. Tell you what he knows his Orcas!
You were very respectful of the orcas, giving them their space and not freaking out/frightening or hurting them when they chose to come closer. That is the right balance-keep a respectful distance and knowing when they are coming too close and you need to back away.
Yep... and males do NOT mate with females of the their pod either how smart is that? I suppose this is why pods get along so well as these animals do NOT fight with one another. well maybe a little...
@@ZolindigoVery funny. And the way it should be. :). Thanks for sharing this video with us though… I can definitely see why your legs would be shaking. Even I gasped and got scared just looking at it, when he/she came so incredibly close. That is no joke. They literally could tip us in seconds. And kill us. It’s a good thing they are so smart and so nice. But considering they are beginning to disable boats, and ram them, maybe we should - as a society - stop being a*#holes to them, by hunting them to capture them for Sea World and other marine parks around the world. I can’t blame them for starting to attack the things that attack and kill them. We would do the exact same.
It amazes me that even the juveniles are discipline enough to not get overly curious with kayakers and cause issues, even accidentally(that I'm aware of anyway). If only human juveniles listened to their moms as well.
Not true, Inuit have stories of Orcas causing disappearing tribe members. They are beautiful creatures but they are calculating the risk in making us a meal make no mistake.
@@georgewashington7444 Being Canadian and a biologist that’s actually read the papers written on Orcas with the invaluable help from Inuit to update what we know about these dolphins, I beg to differ. Not once in the years of study did any of the indigenous peoples ever claim one of their own went missing or killed due to an orca encounter. As a matter of fact, not only do they get up close and personal with the orca they know exactly what each pod eats, where, and differentiate one pods sounds from another. Thank you for your thoughts. Have a wonderful day.
Orcas are so curious and so playful. You think they can’t come into the shallows and they sure can. They’re beautiful. We are so lucky they do not wish to eat us. We’d be in deep sh!t if they wanted us. Lol.
What an encounter :) It's good to have healthy fear and respect for other creatures, and boundaries. And to be mindful when we're in their 'backyard'. You're very brave. It's kinda scary but amazing at the same time.
That was soo cool! I love how cautious you were, and your English is so good but a little bit of an accent, it was so cute.😂❤‼️ I’d be saying the same, “hello, that’s way to close”!!!😂
Love the clip and your respectful behaviour towards these beautiful animals! What a nice video but I can imagine your heartrate going up when the whale was trying to swim under you haha :D
If this is insane, my encounter would be really nuts. I'm in 16ft zodiac, sunning myself after dive. Orca comes within inches to me, I scratch his back. He stops, turns an looks at me. I get into water an get hit in back by his mate. She signals for 3 more, having sonar go right through me. Now I'm circled by 5, fin too fin. Changed my life!
If he’s only known there has never been an attack on humans by Orcas in recorded history. (Don’t bother pointing to the recent boat rudder-specific interactions by a small pod near Europe. They are most likely juveniles playing rough because they’d been taught by “teenage Orcas” to do so. If they wanted the people on the boats, they are MORE than capable of getting them. See: Antarctic orcas hunting)
"Hello my friends" That would be me most definitely! *Holy crap that last minute of a half im sitting behind the screen and im saying peddle faster lmao
“Mammal. Whatever…. “. I love Seinfeld too. Great memory. For those who never saw it or don’t remember, this is what George Costanza said when he was risen up by a wave and landed on top of a whale, before pulling the golf ball out of its blowhole. Absolutely hilarious.
I accidentally drifted on top of a manatee once in my kayak. It panicked when its back touched my kayak, bucked me and my kayak straight up in the air and motored off like a submarine. Can't even imagine what an orca could do!
I love this guy he didnt go stupid and say lets get out and check out these whales boys, he used common sense and backed the fuck up and let his heart pumping tell him how to react. I also think the sound of his voice actually helped him not to get flipped, i dont wanna sound crazy but i think the whale could tell by the sounds/vibrations
It's a pedal kayak, underneath there is a fin system that pushes you forward as you pedal with your legs, kind of like a step machine at the gym but your legs and upper body seats in a 90 degrees angle, very comfortable and efficient way to move on water. Speed wise, same as any other wide hull fishing kayak with paddle.
You know they're only interested in your liver, right? Afterwards, they might flip you end-over-end a time or two, but that's just how they roll. Remember, you're in their domain, and they own you.
@pinkettandthebrain I read it somewhere; researcher was considering footage they captured and why a couple of orcas were bumping potential prey (but wasn't organic) on the surface. Been looking for the article/video...
Amazing footage! I think the female came over because she heard you say the big male was the boss, and Orcas are a matriarchal society, led by the oldest female. 😛
Wow wow wow Que experiencia Mi ❤ se aceleró no puedo imajinar el de usted . Y más al saver que es una madre con Bebé si se vea más como que quería que se fuera . Mis respetos 👍🏻
Let's call them Whale Killers, the name given to them by ancient sailors who noticed how these intelligent animals worked in groups to hunt down and prey on larger whales. So it is not Killer Whales because they aren't even whales to begin with. These come from the dolphin family and are the largest of its members.
It was good on your end to be cautious and respectful of the close proximity. However, I don't believe there was a need to be freaked out or panicked. These animals, while they may be wild and untamed, are highly intelligent creatures and they know that we humans are NOT on the food chain and won't attack you. They were curious and checking you out. But just remember there has never been a documented or recorded attack on a human by a wild killer whale. It only happens in captivity because they are stressed and upset for being held against their will.
@Zolindigo hahaha I wouldn't've been able to do that. I would probably scream and piss them off maybe 💔😂😂😂 it's terrifying for me. And I'm glad I can finally see someone who feels nervous around them, like normal person😅 😂
