Finding a 45 Year Old Orca! & a New Killer Whale Pod Discovery

In Episode 5 of my Ultimate Whales Series, I head back to California to kayak with giants. And my mission to film an orca is finally realized as we find a brand new pod, never before seen, and rediscover an Orca that is at least 45 years old!

00:00:35 Kayaking with Humpback Whales
00:02:19 The Search of Killer Whales
00:03:08 The Largest Orca I've Seen is 45 Years Old
00:03:55 We Discovered a new pod of Orcas!

In this series, I'll travel from LA to Hawaii, to Baja California, central California, and the Sea of Cortez in search of the oceans largest creatures. While whales are the focus, my ultimate goal is find whales and sharks coexisting. A tall order but one that is likely given the wonders of sea.

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I'm NOT a marine biologist. As with all YouTube content, I encourage independent verification of facts via official scientific and trustworthy sources. I will strive to post citations for any information I discuss here whenever possible. My goal is to use photography and drones to bring awareness to wildlife and the nature around us. I welcome collaborations with scientists to bring cinematic elements to the educational presentation.

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[crystalmoody]

From someone who may never get the opportunity to see one in person… I greatly appreciate your videos. Thank you

[nunzi]

Watching the big male cruise along all alone was just a magnificent sight to see. I could watch him all day long.

[theresacrubaugh]

That big boy is gorgeous! It's great to see an orca's dorsal fin standing up, unlike those in captivity.

[dougbourdo]

I have been a fan of Orcas for many years. This big male is truly incredible.

[richardchandler]

Very lucky to see CA-199. There is another massive size male that roams the ocean alone and I’m really hoping that nothing has happened to him. His name is Fatfin. Great videos!

[DarkSkies]

So happy they found a new pod with a baby too. I love Orca’s, they look like sea pandas 🐼

[susancoddington]

Absolutely one of my favorite videos that you have done! As an avid advocate for the critically endangered Southern Resident Orcas as well as Chinook Salmon watching these incredible mammal eating orcas I’m amazed at their size and especially the giant 45 year old male!! The size of his dorsel fin alone was unbelievable. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to marine life and conservation

[melissapixley]

The drone footage of the male is gorgeous! That dorsal took my breath away-as your videos so often do! Thank you!

[endeeray]

CA 199 is breathtakingly huge!! Phenomenal creature and what amazing video of him to impart just how big he is. Very cool finding a new pod too!!.

[MRC-FXMUSIC]

What an outstanding video with a crystal-clear recording. The lone male in this video is without a doubt the largest orca I have ever seen. Very exciting. Thank you for sharing it here on YouTube. Much Appreciated!

[pencilpauli]

Even if you hadn't said this male was large, there seems to be an incredible length from the tip of the beak to the front base of the huge fin as he breaks the surface, giving the impression of size.
I'll probably never get to see the amazing wildlife you film, but your videos are the next best thing.
Many thanks

[b.artale]

Wow, I’m in bed recovering from a total knee replacement. Tv and streaming is getting boring! I found your videos on YouTube, accidentally. I think this was the most relaxing and informative thing I have seen in a long time. Im a 73 year old GreatGrandma! Thanks for all your incredible work in documenting the giants of the sea and sharing it with us! Keep up this amazing work. I certainly will be watching and enjoying. You have made my surgery recovery much better. I think my orthopedic surgeon should prescribe your videos to his patients as part of their recovery! Thank you! Your work is a gift to us all! Bless you!!!

[PBAdventures]

Wow! That male is a giant! Incredible footage!

[userbosco]

The dorsal on that male was more a sail than a fin. WOW!!

[cammygram]

I love to watch your videos! So honest and your words bring me to feeling like I am right there with you. Thank you for your beautiful, inspiring videos!

[hedgehoghogtel]

Just beautiful 😍😍 Can't get over the size of that male Orca. Massive. Thank you for your wonderful video!

[yvettelucy]

That is the most impressive dorsal fin ever!!! Excellent footage once again!!

[GrapeApe]

Here I am stuck in Kansas and the Orca is my absolute favorite animal on this planet. Seeing one in the wild has held the number one spot on my bucket list for over 40 years. It is also the one thing on my list that I have never and will never be able to cross off. I would welcome as many videos on Orcas that you can possibly give us. Thank you for this beautiful footage.

[hawaiian]

amazing drone footage of the orca and its massive fin.

[BrandonCiCi]

So beautiful, I could watch these videos from sunrise to sunset 💙