Orca encounter with diver and dog (Orcas at Matheson Bay, New Zealand) 

I like how once the dog reaches safety in shallower waters, the dog turns around and lets the orca know what he thinks of him.

Orca - “that seal has legs!”

Orca was like "Ohh, he's with the bipedals, better leave him alone"

The dog is so cool! At first it looks like he wants to play with the orca, but finds out it's a tiny weeny bit too big for his comfort, and scrambles to shore. Again he turns to see what the heck that was, sniffing his tail.

Not only the top of the food chain but one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet. The Orca is fully capable of making a decision based on needs and circumstance. Had the dog been a seal or penguin then certainly a different story.

Not every day an orca sees a dog,it was curious.

Majestic and social creatures of the ocean, orcas are incredibly intelligent mammals.

I know plenty about Orcas but I’d still not let my dog swim with them under any circumstance. They are amazing and powerful enough to do as they please with whatever they feel like. Thankfully some of the wild ones only have a problem with boats

lmao that dog was like "oh shit oh shit oh shit" XD

The dog swims to shore full blast like "oh f%$#". Once feet touch ground it turns around and starts barking at it. Ha ha. Too funny

Magnificent, intelligent mammals! 🥰

Brave dog! My 200 lb mastiff mix saw a seal dive into the water from a rock. With a shriek, he performed a backwards levitation-like leap from ankle deep water to land. 😂

The orca was clearly just checking the dog out. If it had really wanted to grab the dog, it could easily have done so.

I really find it hilarious how so many ill-informed people think the orca is actually trying to harm the dog. It's obviously a juvenile and what it's doing is textbook investigative behaviour. If a predator as intelligent and and agile as an orca wanted that dog then the dog wouldn't have got anywhere near the shore. It's a highly intelligent and sociable mammal just investigating something which it isn't used to seeing.

That orca wasnt going to hurt either one. It was just chasing the dog, having fun. I loved how fast that dog was swimming out of there.

Wow you can really tell the Orca was really tying to figure out what the Dog was 😳

Thats curiosity from the Orca. Being a highly intelligent creature and an apex predator if they want to hunt and make a kill its a different story. They are the largest of the dolphin family and hence this social nature towards others.

If the Orca wanted to kill either the dog or man it could have easily. They're ridiculously fast swimmers and the dog was swimming so slow, and the man was on a rock that was easily accessible. They were just curious. There isn't a single thing in the entire ocean that could kill an Orca, (apart from humans) it's the ultimate predator, if it wanted to kill either of them, they'd be dead, simple as that.

Great footage…..I would have been so scared for my dog!

I'm surprised they let the dog free. But I'm not really surprised coz I know how smart they are. Awww I love them all the more! ❤

Whether Orca eats dogs or NOT, my dog "Stewie" has explained to me in NO uncertain terms that he would be none to pleased should he be swimming away from Orca whilst all I do is video the event!

I like how the dog starts barking after it's in shallow water. Like get off my yard! 😆

The orca at Sea World that killed a trainer, broke her pelvis by ramming her, as she tried swimming away. That's incredible acceleration and speed in the confines of a pool, or tank. There's no dog or man in existence, that if in the water with an orca, gets away if that orca doesn't let them go. None.

I've seen Orcas drag away Elephant Seals and Narwhals from shallower water than that. Lucky dog!

I've done dives and had interaction with orca. First and foremost Orca eat "only" what's in their diet and they don't kill for fun. Orca are born with a "blank state" of what is food? They're taught how and who to hunt through their kinship, dogs nor people are on their menu. These Orca are members of New Zealand's "Resident" population and their diet consist strictly of fish, rays, halibut, herring etc Their sonar is sensitive/advanced enough to identify specific kinds of fish. i.e; Resident Orca love salmon primarily chinook, if chinook were swimming in a shoal with other salmon like coho and sockeye the Orca can differentiate the three. When "wild" Orca interact with beings that are unfamiliar to them like dogs or people they're inquisitive not in a hunting fashion but more from an educational fashion.

Orcas are awesome. The guy that climbed onto the reef would have been toast if the Orca wanted him. The same for the guy with the phone by the dog. If they can grab a walrus fifteen feet from the water they could take a man standing right at the edge. Incredibly, there may have been a shark in the waters and they were protecting the people, AND the guys dog.

Dog: "Ooh SH%t!" Orca: "What's that smell?"

Orca: "Damn, here I thought it was a seal." "Welp, have a good day, sir."

If you're not a seal, sting ray, shark, you're not on the menu and will probably be okay. Unless, of course, they're in captivity and aggressive and then you're on your own.

If the lab had white stripes the whales would have adopted him.

Orca's are incredibly intelligent animals. If you ever watched videos of them storming a beach and taking a seal from land it's fascinating to watch. This orca knew it was not a seal or that dog would of been munched. Orca's have been videoed interacting with swimmers and also protecting them from sharks. I've seen one in person and they are absolutely beautiful creatures.

The dogs owner seems more bothered about getting it on camera then his dogs wellbeing, if that was my dog with a orca underneath it i would be terrified! Unless this is a common occurrence and hes just used to it therefore he doesn't worry? I'd love love to know what the dog was thinking when he turned round and saw that in the water right behind him 😱

Amazing! I'd love to have been up at Mathesons on this day. They are such beautiful creatures really.

that dog is so lucky the orca didn't want to taste it....

It’s eery when an Orca swims Up and Looks You in the Eyes. My Buddy Swam with them in Costa Rica and He said you can clearly tell They’re thinking and Talking to each other, and they had individual personalities. He said Most were Not Friendly or cared to interact with People also

Swimming dog: “Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit.” On land dog: “Do you want some?!”

Looks like the baby being inquisitive. The dog is not even freaked out. amazing really.

glad the dog is OK , when I saw him turn his head and that Finn was right behind him I thought it was going to get ugly, but thank God he got out !!

аж сердце замирает смотреть как собаке повезло.

The dog did look nervous at one point. Glad the Orca was only curious and the doggy didn't end up a meal.

Interesting...A dog pretty sound like a seal and maybe looks a bit like one. Impressive the orca saw the difference and just played with him.

Orca was like "hmmm should I eat this thing or not".

It's amazing how smart Orcas really are. They either are not seal hunters or they can distinguish the difference between a dog and a seal.

The dog is like "You lucky they holding me back."

The orca just wanted to play but imagine the dog being chased XD Dog: Help! These tuxedo looking fish are chasing me and I think I'm about to be lunch! don't just stand there with the camera

It wasn't chase, it was curiosity and play. Orca is much more faster than man and dog in water są easily could kill them

The dog knew there weren’t trying to hurt him. Both animals sensed each other. What a beautiful moment.

That dog was like damn big fish big fish big fish lmao

Thank you so much for sharing--this is beautiful.

If the orca wanted to believe me, that dog would have been toast.

The dog in this video is Indy. He was diagnosed with bone cancer in February of 2018 and was only expected to live about a month or two but he is still hanging in there. He is a lovely old guy, we want him to live forever.

That dog is like....I am only swimming in the pool at home now.

Some orca populations eat nothing but fish (usually salmon), even when their range overlaps with the populations of orcas that eat nothing but marine mammals (seals, porpoise, sea lions, etc.). That is the case here in Washington state.

I know orca’s aren’t vicious towards humans but i see why he didn’t jump in the water imagine them swimming behind you omggg they’re HUGE AF .

Boy, that dog be swimming as fast as he could😂😂

Now the important question: who let the dog out?

Sooo cool x) i hope to see some wild orcas this close one day. So cute that the dog wags its tail at the orca

imms r. I think people should do research before they open their traps about the majestic Orca.

I can't get over how intelligent the orca is 100% apex they may come up and play around but at the end of the day they are king of the ocean if it decides it wants to take your life it will

I'm glad the dog wasn't mistaken by the orca for a seal. えかった、えかった！

Orcas are very prey specific. They are also very smart being related to dolphins. The whale knew that the man and dog were not a part of its natural habitat and just acted out of curiosity.

The dog was instantly recognized as non-prey.

that orca is smart AF

The dog was like: Now that I'm safe out of the water, I'll bark at you... 😂😂😂

Orcas can pass speeds of 35 miles an hour. That be said, the dog was swimming awfully slow. And they easily could've reached the diver on the rocks. They were simply curious, and wanted to check them out. I agree with the divers instinct though. Just because they seem nice doesn't mean they'll always be that way. That being said, well done, for getting the hell out of there. Lol

That was scary and I didn't think this was going to go well for the pup. Orcas are super smart sentient brings and maybe knew that was your friend.

The dog was like: " Let me tell you something, let me tell you something" lol

What a beautiful creature

It's interesting that the dog does not appear to be afraid of this enormous whale.

As a dog lover who knows nothing about Orcas.. - I have to say, as a casual onlooker I would have been terrified watching the dog go in there!! Glad these people present know enough to understand the dog wasn't in real danger~

Dog knew Orcas are friendly...

The dog is like: "Oh, shit! That fish is fucking big". The orca is like: "Wtf, that seal is having legs".

orcas are very curious animals - if it wanted to hurt the dog it would have

Orca: no way! This is not a hotdog

Эти киты обладают душой, но не могут совладать со своей охотничьей сущностью. Они прекрасны. Мы не должны их делать клоунами

I think the Orca was trolling the dog, like it sense it’s fear and got satisfaction from tailing it so close lol 😂

WOW! it is incredible, how lucky you are!

O "animal" do homem nem se preocupou em tirar o cachorro da água. Tem vídeos em que a Orca busca suas presas até na areia.

The dog was swimming after the little orca at first but then it noticed another orca coming its' way and then even another big one behind it so it bagan to turn toward shore. Then the big orca behind it looks like it might have nudged the tail of the dog or at least came very close, close enough for the dog to feel it, and the dog then got scared, it barked, and sped up toward the shore. The big orca was guiding the dog away from the calf just to show it who's boss.

orca : "hmmm, looks like a seal..."

I can’t imagine my dog at risk and laughing about it. I’m glad it worked out well.

You are absolutely correct Martini!! They can figure things out just like their land counterparts, us humans :)

We can't see it but they are so close, I bet that orca was slowly pushing the dog to shore, probably because dogs don't belong to the sea and orcas are super smart so they know it. So sweet. ☺💖

The dog being very brave but also looking quite terrified before hitting shore.😂

either way why would you let your dog swim in the water like that .. same type of morons that let their dog run loose in the streets and just assume they wont get hit by a car, taken, and just come back home .

Our family was here when this unfolded in front of us. Majestic spectacle, so much happening in just a couple of minutes. An old man went into the ocean to go for a swim, he was not worried about the orca’s swimming in the bay. The dog owner threw a stick in the water, it appeared that he wanted his dog to go back into the water so he could film the orca’s and his dog again! Unbelievable

They are so intelligent and seem intrigued by humans and dogs , they're no creditable threat towards humans in the wild only in captivity

Wow that was awesome, they are very intelligent creatures

😱 страшно смотреть!! Всё хорошо, что пёс жив. А если бы оказалось всё наоборот? 😨😨 Не понимаю, как можно смеяться? 😣

Eres un afortunado,campeon👍🏽🙏🏽

The orca had a “what the dog doin” moment.

The dog as well as the Orca were curious about each other.

Near where I live a seal attacked and killed a Dog, there is no way I would let a dog swim with Orcas, you “can never be sure”.

The diver and the dog were perfectly safe, the orca never would kill when being filmed (in the wild, of course, those in pools are spoiled by man and a bit maddened by claustrophobia).

That is so so cute. I wish I was there too. ☺💖

Of course, I'm right to assume the orca was just playing with the dog. It knows the difference between a dog and a seal, right?

Собаке очень повезло,что касатка не была голодна!

they ALL BELONG IN THE WILD . NOT A DAMN SWIMMING POOL!!!!

That dog is more lucky than it realises . It looks similar to a seal and Orcas devour them with gusto .

Nobody: The dog swimming: “shit shit shit shit shit…”