Killer Whales in the Sea of Cortez

Killer whales (also known as orcas) are found in many oceans of the world. While on our Sea of Cortez cruise on the American Safari Cruises' Safari Quest, the 16 passengers and 8 crew had a very unusual, personal interaction with a group of killer whales. They surrounded the ship, "bumped" the skiff we were pulling, and generally entertained us for about an hour before we boarded the skiff to get even closer. These photos of the experience were taken by Kevin Martin, our expedition leader, and myself.
Close Encounter with Killer Whales

Sea of Cortez Killer Whale Photo (c) Linda Garrison