Swimming With Killer Whales as They Hunt Mobula Rays!

[@TheMalibuArtist]

UPDATE on Humpback Whale: Unfortunately, tracking a whale is very hard. We contacted two different whale entanglement teams but they could not relocate the whale. Nautilus Liveboards did offer their search plane in the assist but weather hindered all searches for the next two days and we all had to leave the area to seek shelter in a cove. Here is more footage of the orcas hunting if you want to see it. Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJLKoaCha5qhe5Ysi=T2wUkCVQq4XzZgD5

[@TH33QUALIZ3R]

@TheMalibuArtist Aww man, that really sucks. It looked like that net was hurting like hell, too. Oh and before I forget, you really need to start looking into night vision and infrared add-ons for your drone, my man. I asked you about this a few years ago but I don't think the tech was quite there at that time. It may be getting there now but I'm guessing it's gonna come in pretty hefty price-wise. But please look into it and think of the shots and new discoveries to be made! Salivating*

[@pretzel2272]

@TheMalibuArtist So sorry about that! I still hope that it gets help though.

[@mbird1291]

Didn't even try to help that whale. Got your video though.

[@user-si8zf9hy1b]

The entangled whale asking for help is haunting... it was clearly in agony and using its energy to signal for help.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

I agree. It was hard to witness.

[@langitsagawani5332]

​@@TheMalibuArtist have you ever visit the Galapagos islands in Ecuador before? There's a massive biodiversity of wildlife there

[@Circiaify]

Agreed, that was pretty fucking sad.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I wish the last vaquitas (tiny dolphin species) in the Sea Of Cortez could somehow be saved. Unfortunately there are very few left and they get netted. They're fascinating.

[@Zorrosnowy]

Finally something to give me some perspective on the size of whale sharks! Drone and people swimming next to them! Thank you

[@bruderandlouise]

Is there an update on the ensnared whale?

[@AKbaby89]

Im so worried, J35, Aka Tahlequah, just recently had a new calf, and hes sick😢 Seeing the orcas hunting made me think of him, i hope hes okay❤

[@AKbaby89]

I hope someone helped the humpback😢 humpbacks are my favorite animals, and after the young male lost his tail to entanglement here in Washington, it just absolutely tears my heart apart whenever i see an entangled animal💔💔

[@Splasha90]

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻😊

[@ProudMama-boy]

What an incredible trip! Thanks for sharing!

[@erictheshark9045]

GREAT, Just great!!!!! 🤩

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you!

[@katiem9644]

What a beautiful video.

[@Elladee121]

I had to pause the video for a bit after the humpback whale, that just hurt my heart 😢There was no doubt it was asking for help, I would have never been able to leave it.

[@jsnkrn9516]

The whale caught in the net is heartbreaking.

[@KassKat519]

I have always been fascinated and loved whales, so much so that I wanted to be a marine biologist almost my whole childhood, and the only reason I did not pursue it is because i developed pretty bad thalassophobia, which I have worked on to be able to go snorkeling even! Which was a big deal for me! But still I am just so amazed by what beautiful, intelligent, and gentle creatures whales are! That being said, false killer whales for some reason scare me a bit even though I love them, but my goodness those teeth! Even though I know they are not aggressive and have never attacked humans, like I know that, but my stupid anxiety does not listen to the practical part of my brain sometimes 😂 But I have loved following your work, and you are the one that really made me understand sharks enough to work to lessen my fear of the ocean, and I think you are doing amazing work! What an amazing experience to be able to be with the orcas while they hunt! Please keep up the amazing work! 🖤🐋🐳🦈

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you so much Kass. Have a Happy New Year!

[@chir0pter]

4:20 for me the poor maddened whale is a somber reminder of the plight of the vaquita porpoise, not to mention the totoaba… this is what happens when Chinese traffickers get together with cartel-ruled Mexico and apparently careless/ignorant locals. How has one poaching industry wrought this much damage with their gillnets? Incredible

[@brookemartin6101]

Oh my goodness Carlos, that footage of the false killer whale reacting to/interacting with you is remarkable. I Always *begin to wonder now when I see whale/human interaction, What must the whales be thinking?.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you! It truly was a beautiful experience.

[@ConnorChoate-z4b]

Awesome video Carlos. What an unforgettable experience!

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Honor to have you there!

[@pretzel2272]

Great video! Was someone able to help the entangled humpback whale?

[@unicornyankee]

How awesome. Orcas are my favorite. I’m so jealous that you all got to do this. One day, I hope to see them in the wild. My friend is moving to WA next year so I’m hoping to visit her there and see them at Puget Sound.

[@lisam1120]

I would give it all just to be able to see the beauty that you do up close. Orcas are by far my favorite aquatic animal. I adore watching the many videos of those who have been blessed to swim in the wild with them. Their curiosity and gentleness towards us just is awe inspiring, especially knowing how cruel and hateful humans can be. To witness (via footage) how different orcas are in the wild to how they are in captivity is truly heartbreaking though. I can't even imagine being restricted with movement in such a small captive pool compared to being able to swim freely a thousand miles a day and how that plays out for them mentally. No wonder they lash out towards us, however when free to be what they are in the wild, they treat us with respect, tranquility & peace not harming us nor wanting to harm us in anyway. In this lifetime I suspect I will never be able to swim with them let alone see them in the free world and I will never step foot in some park to see them in captivity. So.... it appears your videos will be the closest I ever come & for that I am incredibly grateful to enclose myself in the moments of footage you show us where I can live my dreams out through your eyes. 🙏

[@Seanroc2]

Amazing content!

[@brookemartin6101]

Ending your swim with orcas against a golden sunset, 😚👌 Perfection!. Oh I Wish I could have joined in in the experience and excitement.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

It really was a magical experience, I hope you get to join in on a similar adventure sometime soon.

[@nakitahmorris1695]

​@@TheMalibuArtist did you get an update on the whale?

[@johnpicone3050]

Thank you man, brings such good memories, spent months in those magic waters, sailing & kayaking from island to island, miss it!

[@TaraVon]

Orcas are so much more interesting than sharks to me personally. As intelligent as they are, they will never cease to amaze me! It’s absolutely crucial that we #emptythetanks and put a stop to captivity.

[@smellyvalley]

Thank you for sharing.

[@annakariol]

Amazing footage! Beautiful. Thanks for doing this!!

[@joshpassmore1961]

Your videos are incredibly inspiring. I am a student eager to pursue a life in balance with nature. How did you become involved in the capacity you are? Would you recommend studying marine biology to follow in your footstep?

[@TH33QUALIZ3R]

I could watch this channel on a 24hr loop but I feel guilty enough for not being able to subscribe right now. lol It's not just all about white sharks but Orca and anything else Carlos manages to capture. The sea really is a real-life unexplored alien world. By learning more about its inhabitants, we learn more about ourselves.

[@shannaprissyleamon1311]

I truly hope to make this trip one of these days!! ❤❤

[@TheMalibuArtist]

You won't regret it!

[@JohnCocozza]

Mobula Munkiana Rays have a unique connection to here in San Diego and more specifically La Jolla and the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. When they were observed and classified by Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Scriara he decided to name them after his mentor, Walter Munk. Really awesome you got to see all that marine life in person.

[@jandeakin1813]

Thankyou just beautiful xx❤❤❤

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thomasgundlach4013]

Safari feelings in the comments. Yeahaa!

[@dolphincrescent54]

Orcas are the GOATS of the ocean. Those false killer whales are adorable! I wish we could rename them, because "false killer whale" doesn't sound good. I'm thinking "obsidian whale." I hope that sperm whale got free from the net. That poor animal doesn't deserve that. I send them love.

[@csnyder820]

The whale will overshadow the rest of the video for me, and I absolutely love orca. ❤

[@wikedkhaleesi]

Please tell me they helped the whale 🥺

[@phillipcouch2608]

Help the whale next time, just try anyway.

[@Jesusiscominglive777]

I hope they found the whale & untangled him😢! What an amazing video. I was so fascinated over those other types of killer whales that even look kind of spooky!😮😊

[@DeniseNeal-t1z]

I'm deeply upset that this whale was left to suffer!! I understand the risk of helping but I just would not be able to walk away from this beautiful creature in pain, etc😭😭😭😭

[@Lord_Ralph]

Was that Orca pod a resident ecotype? Seeing they preferred the rays instead of a nice blubbery seal.

[@tompabay8721]

👍👍👍

[@IrenESorius]

✨💖🥰💖✨

[@lynettepieters2890]

Please let us know if they ever located that entangled whale? It is heartbreaking. 😢

[@Sanniz]

Sad to see that tangled one... we humans are so destructive. And what an awesome experience those other moments. Thanks for sharing with us Carlos. And wish you a great end of 2024 and a better 2025! 🎉✨️🤍

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you! I wish you a very happy 2025 as well! I appreciate your support!

[@Sanniz]

@TheMalibuArtist You are welcome and thanks 🤗😊

[@tuckerstevens9689]

What is the animal in the thumbnail? That is not a killer whale.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

That is answered in the video itself! It's a false killer whale. The image on the left is a killer whale (orca) hence the black color. The one on the right is a false killer whale, named for their similarities in the skull. We swam with both. Please watch the video regarding the encounters.

[@ASurfgirl]

I couldn’t of left that whale til someone got there

[@kunoknollenbuddler2167]

I am a fan of your videos. I like the footage of the great white sharks off the coast of California most and breathtaking. But today, I must criticize. While it is certainly an amazing feeling to swim with orcas, but being literally on their plate while they are eating and being surrounded by their food is neither an adventure nor respectful. One fin stroke that accidentally hits a swimmer instead of a ray, and these wonderful whales are once again seen as monsters that bloodthirstily hunt humans. I whish, I hadn't seen this on this channel. - sorry

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Thank you for your opinion. I'm not aware that whales were ever seen as monsters that bloodthirstily hunt humans. Sharks yes, whales, I don't believe a wild orca has ever killed a human actually. Their relationship with us is much more complex. Until you've seen one in the water face to face, and stared one in the eyes, they are on a whole different intelligence level. I wish you a Happy New Year.

[@sjemmiesjem]

@@TheMalibuArtist i think that is not the question, @kunoknollenbuddler2167 means that you are running a risk. even if something like described happened unintentionally, there would still be a large crowd judging the orca te be dangerous and possibly creating a witch hunt by ignorant and easily manipulated people, we 've all seen and know where this can lead to. i agree with @kunoknollenbuddler2167 pont of view

[@kunoknollenbuddler2167]

@@TheMalibuArtist Of course, orcas are not monsters. You know that, I know that, and many other well-educated people know that too. But if it becomes public that a swimmer was injured by an orca, the tabloid press will launch a witch hunt against them. And then the ocean will be teeming with boats full of men with guns and harpoons, trying to 'teach' these 'bloodthirsty' creatures not to hunt humans. You don't need to explain to me that marine mammals are highly intelligent and social beings. This knowledge is part of the education one should have. But judging by your reaction, you have become such an important part of the whale-watching industry that you defend such events against better knowledge to generate as much clientele as possible for the boats and fleets you are now often found on. - You've been bought. - It's a shame. Happy New Year to you too. I'm off.

[@echo-909]

why do you still use that stupid AI narration? Your ocean talks series with your real voice works just fine!

[@pretzel2272]

I hear Carlos' voice. Try opening the Settings of the video and switching Audiotrack back to the English original.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

@@echo-909 that's my voice recorded on a professional microphone. I refuse to use AI. Have you ever heard yourself on a professional microphone vs just regular. The voice is fuller and much more complete. Maybe you are referring to my spoken word vs reading a script? I'm certainly not using AI.

[@TheMalibuArtist]

@@echo-909 it just occured to me that maybe you are listening to the KZbin dubbing? It's a new feature that is done by KZbin to dub different languages. If you select English it's the original audio I recorded.

[@jennifer8396]

Shame on you for leaving the whale behind you just lost my respect

[@thisisroggy]

Shame on you for not understanding the situation and the risks involved in assisting such a massive animal. The relevant authorities were notified, but not much more could've been done at that point. Education is your friend! Also, maybe redirect your anger at those who consume seafood (yourself?) and thereby provide a demand for the trawlers and fishing boats that utilise nets.

[@sjemmiesjem]

you could at least have tried cutting it with a saw/knife on a stick... u know there is many cases/videos of whales calming down as soon as they realize you try to help them. I really was gutted that you just left her and seriously doubt your intentions. i don't think i want to follow your feeds anymore.

[@zedchillman2685]

Please unfollow everyone and leave the internet. Thx

[@TheMalibuArtist]

Unless you were there to see it, making assumptions about cutting a commercial net with a knife is a stretch. I'm sure that if you were there you'd jump in to cut it! Me, nor anybody that was with me is trained to swim alongside a 50 foot animal that is distressed, breaching and tangled. It's life threatening to even a trained professional swimmer as a commercial gill net getting wrapped around you next to a 50 foot animal would be certain death. This whale didn't let us get close enough to even attempt anything. What do you expect me to do. A knife is not cutting a commercial net. If they were that weak, the whale wouldn't be tangled. Please consider the reality of the situation before judging. Do you realize that NOAA has whole teams dedicated to this because of the risk it poses? I suggest you read up on whale disentanglement procedures and all the warnings instructing regular folks like me, to not attempt to cut the net. Doing so is even prohibited by law in US waters!

[@thisisroggy]

What a ridiculous take on the situation. You really need to educate yourself before making statements like this.