Inquisitive Orca Interacts With & Blows Bubble At Kneeboarder

[@bigalshotsauce]

The one in the beginning was as playful as a puppy, yet so majestic. I love how the orca is like “you made bubbles at me, now i’ll make bubbles at you”

[@xenes3170]

2 years later 😅. Yes the orca seems to say " Look i can make bubble too as you. Watch it " And at the beginning when he swim on he's back it's a sign of playful or "come in peace" behavior

[@mikha007]

@@xenes3170 maybe he just farted

[@danni1993]

@@mikha007 🙄

[@GK-lu7hk]

Truly amazing

[@majoras2700]

@@mikha007 That's a majestic fart right there

[@explodeymcfrick4828]

Everytime I watch an Orca video like this you can just tell how hard they are trying to communicate. They're doing everything they now, that's 'neutrally' possible for a water creature so that they can understand better what it is they're dealing with.

[@MissMolly3377]

What an experience. I love them. I just don't think there are words to describe how beautiful it is to see them interact with us. They are gorgeous.

[@leecowell8165]

No doubt about they ARE beautiful animals. And their skin is super smooth as well.

[@ek2156]

Do you ever get the feeling that Orcas know more about us then we do about them? It is really incredible how they have so much curiosity for us.

[@fuentinho416]

It's quite an interesting thought, they clearly have a way to communicate amongst each other that we are unable to understand. However, it's more than likely they can pick up on certain tones or frequencies to get an idea of how we're feeling.

[@chip7956]

A lot of animals know more about us than we know about them.

[@wvideoyahoodk]

@Popeyeyes they should. But they don’t and that’s where the intelligence shows. We are just a very large bunch of stupid animals with no respect of planet earth and the bakance of nature.

[@duncanpinderhughes]

& are peaceful with us too

[@alexzander7386]

They actually understand a good deal about us because they see us all the time when fishing and can see all of our intestines using echolocation. They along with dolphins can actually tell what animal is an air or water breather based on their respiratory system

[@nahaniyes]

Amazing footage. Thank you so much for not ruining it by adding annoying music that so many feel the need to do for some reason. I love how you can really appreciate here how quickly they can accelerate to such fantastic speeds.

[@trumpisacrybabydictatornar914]

It’s amazing how kind these animals are to us humans when they could kill us so easily but instead they play with us it’s truly sad how we’ve treated them in the past

[@jessH090]

Trumpisacrybaby dictator Narcissis and still are treating them really. A lot of us have woken up but we’re still capturing them, ruining their habitat, taking their food sources. I fear change won’t happen fast enough.

[@lencsezoltan]

Animals are in some ways superior to human

[@jessH090]

actionguy60 do one 🖕🏼

[@jandrews6254]

actionguy60 say no to emperor trump and his progeny inheriting the throne

[@Mu5096rdgh]

Let's hope they are not just playing with their food. 😟

[@toter-drache]

I like how little effort was needed for the whale to keep up with the boat 🏊💪🏻

[@tyleru96]

yeah, they can easily reach speeds of over 30 knots (roughly 35 mph), so they have no issue keeping up with small speedboats like that. Awesome animals

[@patricew.4010]

I took notice of that too. Like it was just observing at leisure, “What is that thing, up there?”

[@bari2883]

@@tyleru96 I believe their top speed is 60kph.

[@tyleru96]

@@bari2883 that sounds about right

[@evamaria7298]

@Popeye 120?! 😱

[@mrnickbig1]

Right from the beginning, the orca closely approached and exposed its belly. This was the orca gesture that meant it was friendly. The bubbles meant it wanted to play. Orcas keep trying to communicate with people, who they consider as intelligent, and roughly equals, but most people seem unable to even grasp the basics. Watch other orca videos, even with pods simply interacting with each other, and you should be able to easily pick up these gestures. If different pods meet, the approaching pod will first send a representative, who approaches the alpha of the other pod, and will make a close pass showing its underside. Then, once the introductions are made, the pods will mingle.

[@amynicole7150]

Mr. nickbig1 You are absolutely right and I am so glad you commented. While watching this video, I felt myself getting frustrated at certain parts because as soon as the whale exposed his belly I was so hoping that the guy would reach out and acknowledge the whale. Maybe a belly rub or a wave?? Also when the guy grabs the rope from the boat and accelerates his speed, the whale did too in a playful manor. I just wish more people could read the body language of animals. This could have been on a whole nother level but it's still an awesome video! 👌🐋🐋🐋

[@mrnickbig1]

@@amynicole7150 , I never understood why so many people are oblivious to animal communication. First off, in general, healthy wild animals will avoid conflict, usually through activities that I call "forest etiquette". One such activity is to deliberately make noise, to announce your presence when entering other animals' territory, to avoid surprise and unnecessary conflict. Animals that sneak usually are showing they are weak, or they are hunting. Both activities invite attack. Wild animals often flee humans because we seem irrational to them, rather than simply neighbors, or part of nature. "Primitive" people, who live with wildlife, understood this.

[@larissam4968]

yessss... your right!!! :)

[@MrBonners]

Whales sonar receive is the the underside of the lower jaw. It they want to 'look' closely at an object they will roll over to face the jaw to the object. As with all animal that is a exposed position and will only do it if they feel no threat and sufficiently curious.

[@thepatfisherman]

Touko Mizu there’s also not a single recorded case of an orca attacking a human in the wild 😁 they’re part of the dolphin family

[@高力-n2y]

One brave fella. Has a guts to swim beside one of the world's most ferocious predator. Once again brave orca right there.

[@mhobson2009]

Respect from one apex predator to another. :D

[@sirus312]

Orcas or only ferocious in their domain, granted that guys heart beat must have been pumping

[@ramonathemidwife7121]

I think ferocious predator is the human.

[@leecowell8165]

More than likely he's been told about these guys before he ever went out there. Wish they were around my area but its too warm for them around the keys of Florida. Ferocious? At least they do not kill like kind which is a lot more than WE can say.

[@ChadFarthouse-h8r]

Stupid

[@captainamerica6525]

Seems like an invitation to play and frolic. These creatures are simply magnificent and seem as filled with curiosity about us as we are about them.

[@robivlahov]

when the boat starts going and the orca is beneath the guy, belly side up, and it just accelerates the same speed the boat is accelerating, but its putting in like 20% of effort hahahah. they are so playfull in the wild...

[@suejenkins8558]

Absolutely magnificent creatures ... what a truly special gift to just interact with them

[@mirakorcok1340]

Yes, to interact with them would be awesome. I just dont know if i would have the courage, though i would love to

[@davidvickers2272]

I'm not so sure about being pulled like a fishing lure right in front of an orca.

[@princessjess2915]

You said it all LOL

[@alexhazen662]

I noticed that too...

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

LOL

[@240devil1]

@@Slaktrax No one cares. It was a joke.

[@ninja180700]

@@Slaktrax You sure he's the snowflake? You seem like the triggered one.

[@angusbeef524]

I have seen pods come together with numbers 150 to 200 following the Alaska one trawler processor back in 89 and 90. There is no way shape or form you could get me in the water with them . However, seeing the intelligence was phenomenal. The mothers would bring their babies to the surface for a meet and greet and a snack. Pretty crazy

[@dylanwritt3]

Orca pods a very rarely 30 and the idea that orca pods unite is absolutely ludicrous, killer whales are insanely territorial animals to the fact that you're saying 4 or 5 pods came together is absolute bull shit.....Hate to be that guy but getting tired of people spitting lies on the internet

[@mechengineer4894]

When orcas are around, you're safe from sharks.

[@fmills1583]

Because the orcas eat you first?

[@lisawise9849]

@@fmills1583 no because it's natural for them to repel and sometimes even eat sharks. There's never been one recorded attack on human from orcas in the wild.

[@lisawise9849]

So very true, I would feel so safe with them there and I would feel honored to be able to spend time with them. It is my dream and I hope one day I could swim with them. Beautiful magnificent and intelligent animals.

[@sundayroast8779]

@@lisawise9849 You can't record it if you been eaten? XD

[@lisawise9849]

@@sundayroast8779 the only fatalities from orcas are the ones that are held in captivity in bathtubs as slaves and prisoners made to perform tricks for people's entertainment. They are far too intelligent for this stupid s*** and they end up getting frustrated and lash out because what animal or person wouldn't when they want to be free. A lot of those orcas in these entertainment venues were kidnapped from their mothers and their family pods and they didn't even attack them when they took their family members prisoner. Still no record of a fatality in the wild. There are people that swim with them in open- ocean. That's where you go see orcas, not in a bathtub performing tricks.

[@lanthanhnonghoang4580]

3:00 That little orca imitated everything from his/her mother, sooooo cute !!!

[@robinchemin3631]

At the end of the video, mother orca turned on her back & baby orca nursed. So sweet! ❤

[@manijehsasi3664]

It seems to me the mother orca was the largest of all the orcas l have ever seen! So magnificent! I couldn't take my eyes of her.

[@andreadorethy4878]

What a lucky man to have an encounter with such a beautiful WILD orca Thanks for sharing. That was so beautiful

[@itskitcatt17]

He was also lucky that the orca wasnt aggressive at all. Theres been cases where orcas have hurt humans

[@jaco7675]

Andrea Dorethy What a lucky man to have an encounter with such a beautiful wild FULL orca.

[@ItReallyIsiPOD]

@@itskitcatt17 That's false.

[@itskitcatt17]

@@ItReallyIsiPOD Yea i realized that thank you for confirming

[@edain6918]

@@itskitcatt17 Just in captivity. Orcas never attack humans in the wild

[@drewottman3277]

Honestly, it’s quite amazing. Orcas are so curious with humans and what we can do (you can tell how they turn sideways or belly up, to get a better view). Sure we’re all in awe of the orca, but the orca is in awe of the human. I can just here it now “what is this fascinating device? perhaps we can take turns? Then as the knee boarder rides off, the orcas follows thinking “it’s a race! I hope I win 😁” Lol

[@DawgcityClev]

In awe of the human? Stop it. More like, what is this idiot doing way out here?

[@leecowell8165]

they have excellent vision above and below the surface as well.

[@hollykiebler9502]

There is absolutely ZERO question that they are as curious about us as we are them AND YET they seems to better understand US. They are the one in charge and they choose not to use their power. I pray, before I leave this earth, that scientists find out what they are thinking and how to communicate with them. They make me cry. They are so beautiful.

[@thomasb8294]

Wow this footage is incredible. This is where they belong, not in a tank doing flips for stickleback!

[@amopotato7953]

100% agree

[@IanZuczuski]

I know I hate that of SeaWorld

[@aviatrix91]

You all wouldn’t have the appreciation for orca if it weren’t for SeaWorld! BTW, you all have been spoon fed lies b/c of Blackfish. Try to do your own research and don’t rely on a sensationalist film which has zero merit.

[@oliverplougmand2275]

Aviatrix You’re pathetic.

[@aviatrix91]

@Oliver Plougmand Yet, you felt the need to respond. Did I strike a nerve, that what I said might be the truth and you felt threatened, so you called me “pathetic” because I challenged your belief??

[@markgarduno4597]

We had the privilege to see them this close in BC, one day returning from the mainland on a 12' dingy. Same thing, huge male, cow and two calves, as they went under us. I remember seeing eye to eye with the male, just before they startled and took off like rockets. Will never forget this and I keep it, as one of God's greatest gifts in my life.

[@DreamerSeerFaithBeliever]

I often dream of how it must have been before Adam and Eve sinned and lost that awesome intimacy with GOD and creation. These magnificent beings remember and they miss us and long for those days too. Romans 8:22-23 King James Version (KJV) 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. 23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

[@markgarduno4597]

@@DreamerSeerFaithBeliever what was their sin?

[@DreamerSeerFaithBeliever]

@@markgarduno4597 That's the ugly thing about sin. It dosen't just affect the one who commits it. There is a ripple effect and the innocent suffer too. Generations of the future will pay the cost for what we do or don't do.

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

Jesus, you are one scary person.@@DreamerSeerFaithBeliever

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

Jesus, Pearl Jam, how horrible! Future generations, huh! What an idiot you are!!@@DreamerSeerFaithBeliever

[@brno2]

That is soooooo amazing to watch, interacting with people without showing any aggression at all

[@generationfallout5189]

They are our mammal friends from the ocean. I hope humanity can change in time and restore nature to its former glory. Maybe one day it would be possible to communicate with them.

[@casaanimalis]

no, blowing bubbles means ´barking´. It´s how the mammals of the sea do warn.

[@kennyc388]

Evidently not on the menu.

[@dabbbles]

Yeah... well.... I guess there are some pretty stupid orcas, too!

[@Erin-vu1tt]

Omg, that was the most amazing thing ever! 🥰 That baby orca was like... hmmm, what's this thing? He looks at it, follows the line to the boat, goes back to the human and sees the human grab the line, then gleefully plays when they start going faster with the boat! Then they all come over after the baby said hey, come check this out! Mama, can we keep him pleeeease? 🛥 🐋 🐳 🐬 🥰🥰🥰 💕

[@leecowell8165]

Yep. adorable. I would NOT have moved had I been that skier! I mean that was a chance of a lifetime to interact with such a magnificent animal. He probably could have pet him.

[@zachfort2060]

It's so astonishing that they dont ever eat us or even take a nibble considering they eat literally everything else. A respect we don't deserve

[@outoftime7740]

There are different types or orcas that live in the oceans. If all orcas shared the same food, they would die out. So therefore you have southern and northern resident orcas off Washington and Canada that eat salmon, squid. You have resident orcas off New Zealand that eat sting rays. Then you have your consumers of the oceans, the transient orcas that eat marine animals, whales tongue and jaw,, shark liver, penguins, seals, dolphins. All the orcas in captivity are resident orcas, that eat only fish. Transient orcas would die a few days. These orcas in this video here, eat stingrays

[@jasontownsend9460]

Yeah orcas are dicks to every other ocean creature, but they love people....

[@jermaincooper26]

I would not tempt fate..

[@juliew1426]

It depends what type (transient or resident) of Orca it is. Some eat fish only, others eat small sea mammals.

[@dmarchphd123]

Orcas have attacked, killed and eaten humans. Rare, but there are documented cases.

[@garyshuttleworth3459]

simply stunning, beautiful to watch, thanks for posting it

[@dragonflyj]

What an incredible video! Orcas are just fascinating! And to see them them where they belong - in the wild - is such a delight! Thanks for sharing!

[@FelisDestructicus]

I wonder if Orcas think we're cute.

[@cronicscream]

Great comment. lol

[@thomaspayne6866]

Or tasty

[@91lifetime23]

A n g e l o they dislike human meat

[@thomaspayne6866]

@@91lifetime23 They probably wouldn’t like the taste of our clothes, plus they don’t know us to be a trusted food source - their mothers likely have never given them human meat. We could be poisonous for all they know.

[@thomaspayne6866]

@@irgendeinname9256 They certainty have in captivity. Several people have died.

[@stmarypaul]

What gorgeous footage . Such a beautiful area showing the grace and charm of these clever creatures as they carefully play with those people. Stunning!

[@ajholmes3362]

Orca was literally just making sure he was ok. The more he flailed, the more concerned and curious the orca became. They are very intelligent and have a selective palette. That guy was never in danger outside of his own panic.

[@edenarchive4150]

It was curious. That is the extent of it.

[@ChadFarthouse-h8r]

Bullshit

[@6Haunted-Days]

@@ChadFarthouse-h8ryea cuz you the ignorant uneducated one has all the facts? Not one case of an orca killing a human,…in captivity they have but just real you would too if you’re locked up in a tiny cage kidnapped as a child and trained like a dog,….so call BS all you want…..YOU are the ignorant and uneducated one here.

[@kindnesscupcakesandcrazy4720]

I am from Victoria BC so I have watched Orcas most of my life.... but this video is absolutely mind blowing! So amazing!!! I think I watched the first minute with my mouth open in awe.

[@rogerdickinson920]

Diana Herron.. So am I, from YYJ also am going down to the Gorge waterway today..July 1st. Anyway, last year I was fishing from the end of Ogden Point breakwater. Several whalewatching boats departed the harbour with guests who have spent $$ to go out and see Orcas. Just after the last boat left a small pod of Orcas came from INSIDE the harbour passing in front of me no further or farther than 30' from the end of the breakwater. Where they had been hiding, I don't know, maybe looking around down by the Customs dock or the restaurant at the beach end.We all got a laugh at that and the encounter cost us nothing.No fishing now with all the closures.Cheers from View Royal.

[@kindnesscupcakesandcrazy4720]

@@rogerdickinson920 I love stories like yours! I miss Victoria and the ocean every single day.

[@dk6173]

@@rogerdickinson920 lol

[@ykim8545]

NZ again, NZ orcas keep surprising those who love them, I love how they react to people,so lovely ! This is the natural behaviour not staged like captive ones. Orca should be free like this. Thanks for sharing, New Zealander are friendly to Orca unlike some places orcas are starving.. thank you new Zealander, you are awesome people!

[@Bluenose352]

New Zealand protects their Orca closely. They're very sacred to New Zealand. Unfortunately, in the US, the Southern Resident Orcas are starving due to 4 dams on the snake river. The dams are holding back the King Salmon they need. It isn't due to what happened around Japan. Orca around Japan would have died years ago if that was the case.

[@LovingTheLight777]

I would’ve told the boat to leave & come back so I could hang out with the Orca! They won’t hurt us, the are playful & smart! Great video!

[@ChadFarthouse-h8r]

You don't know anything about them

[@cyninbend]

OMG This has to be the most exciting visit by orca ever! Just like the others I've seen, the 1st orca (the mother?) approaches and shows her belly to the human. Showing she means no harm. Then, the family is allowed to check out the human...other pod members lingering at the periphery... What a thrill!

[@louisavondart9178]

Orcas are just big dolphins with a fancy paint job.

[@mikeg7845]

I believe they were being curios and friendly, but what it would feel like to have a wild animal that big just a few feet away from you in the water? I imagine it would have a been a crazy combo of excitement, joy, fear and awe. Would have been interesting to see that person's heart rate during the encounter.

[@BerniceWonderdog]

Incredible, what a gift to see this.

[@reggielongoria1848]

Beautiful!!! Most people will never get to experience such a wonderful moment as this. ❤️

[@mike_oe]

And this one was scared shitless. What a waste

[@tabithagosse4387]

How beautifully majestic and intelligent orcas are. They have always been my favorite animal. ❤❤❤ This video made me soooo happy. Thank you for sharing!!!! How lucky those humans are to have witnessed that and seen them in real life. I hope they treasure that experience forever. ❤❤❤

[@brianlove6506]

Awesome! We’re not the only ones that enjoy the calm, beautiful outdoors. We all like to just ‘chillax” with friends and family.

[@wakisiffredi9193]

This is some awesome drone footage

[@TopviewNz]

Thank you

[@mikeg7845]

@@TopviewNz which drone did you use to capture the footage? Did you have it set to follow, or were flying it manually?

[@darrengladman424]

They are just so intelligent, and absolutely awesome.

[@joiebeltran3911]

For the people who don’t really know much about orcas: The orcas turn on their back to see what’s above them easier (well that’s what I learned) It can also mean that it was friendly and wanted to play

[@judymelchert3966]

The person on the knee board must have felt like bait trolling on a fishing line !

[@stephwiller9089]

I love how he followed him like "oh we are racing now"

[@ZEUSs_Paw]

Mannnnn, I'm so jealous! That is a moment of a lifetime. The baby orca is really curious and wants to play, lol.

[@bari2883]

What I've learnt by listening to experts who study these mammals is if they show their stomach to you like she did when approaching the paddle boarder that it is a form of non threatening communication. They are big on body language.

[@lisawise9849]

They are so lucky to be able to swim and be so close to these beautiful magnificent and intelligent creatures

[@waynelynch3862]

0:57 Kneeboarder: Kick Kick Kick....Get me the DAMN ROPE!

[@SMHman666]

Wayne When he grabbed it I was wondering if they were going to tow him or not. When they did I thought, "OK, you just turned him into a fishing lure!", lol.

[@waynelynch3862]

@@SMHman666 LOL...Trolling with humans

[@wisecoconut5]

Awww..it's a baby orca! Blowing bubbles looking for a playmate. Honestly, what an invitation!

[@briand.1694]

I am truly amazed how Orca's choose not to attack humans considering they we would be such easy prey for them and how ferocious they are with seals, dolphins, whales and sharks. It's like we have some hidden bond with them. They're so smart!

[@edenarchive4150]

Not enough meat compared to their usual prey.

[@stewardnyasulu9589]

Did anyone notice when is he was pulled by the boat, that the orca was swimming upside down towards him. That is beautifully incredible. This creatures continuously fascinate the human eye

[@CharlotteWeb100]

When playing Orca will swim upside down and flash their white belly bits it's an amazing thing to see and funny as hell when they sneak up on unsuspecting swimmers, free divers / kayakers and scare them shitless with one massive WHOOOOSH of air then whilst the humans are still having a coronary you'll see the Orca swimming just a few feet by the side or back and forth underneath them flashing their white belly bits and giving it “Just playin Bro...Just screwing with ya look see - white belly bits” NZ Orca are unique though they have always been protected and highly revered so their relationship with humans has never been fraught with the same issues of caution, distrust and uncertainty. It's an amazing, really special relationship.

[@leecowell8165]

@@CharlotteWeb100 they do that to show friendliness and acceptance. You from NZ.. Dr Visser down there she has done wonders for the Orca.

[@mikitam.9078]

Oh man, I would LOVE to swim with Orca”s! Magnificent and beautiful animals. They definitely belong in the open ocean.

[@mirakorcok1340]

How nice to have the chance (and courage) to swimm with such large and beautiful creatures. Enjoy

[@marcosjosecardosodeoliveir7124]

Absolutely fantastic. These Whales are very intelligent and sensitive.

[@djjnonya2170]

They are actually dolphins.

[@ZC.Andrew]

​@@djjnonya2170Which are all whales. So they are whales.

[@justwayne4785]

I would’ve stayed there all day, how amazing.

[@gregghatfield9946]

OMG .... I was holding my breath and heart almost stopped for a min ... lol. Wow

[@sandrawinfrey5176]

Yup🤦🏾‍♀️

[@onemuckypup9823]

Such beautiful, intelligent creatures!

[@dianacryer]

Staying and hanging out with the Orcas would be a lot more fun than knee boarding.

[@BanditASMR]

“ oh, its those creatures again who can’t swim! How cute they are with no fins!”

[@johnwellingtoniii5734]

The little one was under his board the whole time . When they flip on their backs it means they trust you. They were protecting this person.

[@leecowell8165]

exactly.

[@1893Anton]

Orca: wow! it is good! Orca baby: Mom, can i play with wild human?

[@MajorDstruction]

Sure. Drag me like a lure!😂 That adult sped up so quick with maybe 2 swipes of its tail! Amazing!❤

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Yeah, that blew me away

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

As the kneeboarder, I would be unjustifiably terrified. From this perspective, however, I found it adorable. Love the playfulness! 🥰

[@roxmattern60]

I would of needed a new swim suit

[@derekfelber743]

I have nightmares about things like this while riding my jetski 😂😂

[@leecowell8165]

Loved the way that first juvenile was chasing the tow line. it definitely knew the drill. What gets me though is why leave? I would have killed the engines and enjoyed the moment because they do not come along very often!

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@derekfelber743 Do your jetskiing while you're awake. You'll have fewer nightmares. 👍

[@lewdia]

​@@leecowell8165probably just scared, I don't think most people realize that they don't attack humans and just think of them as predators. still, i would rather people react this way than go out of their way to harass them like they do to manatees and other marine mammals.

[@dss-homemadestuff8580]

Orcas, the Guardians of the Ocean. It looks so inviting to jump in and have fun with them it would be hard to stay out of the water... But never force an encounter, let them take the first step.

[@richieursomarso495]

Showing your belly is a sign of peaceful intentions. The orca shows the person it’s belly. As if to say hey it’s cool.

[@yinyeechan6663]

The most beautiful sea creature

[@dk6173]

I dunno it's hard to pass up a cool platypus.

[@fogstreet108]

Amazing how one swish of their tail propels their huge body forward so swiftly.

[@anibellohq9447]

They are so majestic aren't they?

[@fogstreet108]

@@anibellohq9447 Yes they are.

[@SHiFTyTReATS]

New Zealand has the most amazing orcas!

[@apelincoln1616]

It's funny how the apex predator of the ocean( that eats everything else) doesn't attack humans. Not only that, they show curiosity and playfulness

[@moniqueslatton6285]

The moment you realize your swimming with a pod of Orcas and decide to keep Kneeboarding lol! I absolutelylove how the orcas found it so entertaining!

[@rockreed3989]

The human fishing lure.

[@jameslyon1372]

Yeah, damn that. What a way to go. Fish food.

[@tfGypsyKing]

Get a brain

[@marilynalvarez9951]

Good way to cash in on the life insurance policy (grin) He was safe, Orcas don't eat humans nor has there ever been a case of an Orca attacking a human in the wild (so far)

[@texasunderground8478]

Lol, yup

[@Beachhopper]

@@marilynalvarez9951 My grampa would argue that point, lol.

[@steeevo0136]

I cringed every time one of those magnificent creatures came close to the propellers. So often damage is done to marine life this way. Better to turn off the motors and bask in the experience

[@MrBonners]

Their sonar is so good that if you are in the water they can 'see' your heart beating. They are well aware of the propeller but accidents can happen and the disturbance created by the prop may make a lot of noise and seem like fog as to us.

[@dk6173]

Luna the Orca that lost his herd was killed by a propeller. It's on YT and it's sad but also heartwarming.

[@amopotato7953]

My thoughts too.

[@alexatameron8898]

Yeah, this just happened to a Dolphin at the Jersey Shore that got sliced up by boat propellers, and then right after that 4 sharks ate it alive. It was so disturbing and sad.

[@steeevo0136]

@@alexatameron8898 That certainly is disturbing, but the nature part is . . . well . . . natural, and sharks often do eat their food while its alive.

[@StacieStreams]

I honestly dream to see the orcas in the wild

[@ihavenoidea4727]

i went to iceland a few years ago and saw about 20 fully grown orcas n babies on the north side of the island. They hung out with us for an hour plus. it was amazing. if you get a chance, go! :D

[@Ericlee-ne7du]

I'd be terrified! When I'm wakeboarding and I fall down in an area with underwater plants, I scream like a little girl.

[@lichtsoldat7697]

Orcas and dolphins are literally "water people". I just love them! Incredible footage. Thank you.

[@laurentbrochard6949]

Yes. But dolphins don't destroy the rudders by biting them and don't sink the boats by hitting their hull. Quite a difference for a sailor ...

[@digitalsportsclipstv2018]

Wow. That was more than I expected this to be.

[@lilstarfishdude]

Love how they turn belly up to be able to better study what's going on. =)

[@MrBonners]

Their underside of the lower jaw is how whales feel the sonar reflections. When they want to closely 'look' at something they will roll their underside toward the object.

[@surfinmuso37]

Apparently it's their body language sign saying "hello friend, I am not a threat to you". Wonderful creatures.

[@Limerick98]

Hubbie orca: "Come back here, LUNCH!" Wifey orca: "Darling, don't tease the little monkey."

[@tastetherainbow9643]

The fact the guy in the water did not sink with the size of his balls is incredible

[@Sarah-lb8cs]

Orca: Let’s blow some bubbles right next to this guy and scare the crap out of him 😂 Also Orca: Then I’ll show him my belly just so he knows I’m just playin’ 😂

[@maryannasercion3107]

Amazing footage with out words.

[@unclefreddieDied]

or loud annoying music!

[@rconn4501]

I feel like the orca is even aware of the drone, at the end! Amazing

[@MrBonners]

Sonar requires good hearing, stick their head out of the water and they may hear it if low enough and see it's shadow and figure it out. They see bird shadows and the young will jump at slow low flyers and floaters. Seagulls always follow to eat scraps.

[@carlosvelasquez2625]

I think the Orca wants to make sure the guy sees him and makes the bubbles

[@truthhurts79]

It was a female dipshit

[@casaanimalis]

no, it´s a warning. like barking.

[@BeachsideHank]

It's used to disorient prey fish, making their roundup and consumption easier.

[@ellepant]

@@truthhurts79 is there any need at all for that.

[@truthhurts79]

@@ellepant you must be new to the internet dipshit

[@ikigai47]

0:22 aw, mama purposely blew bubbles to play with her new friend. I would definitely be nervous but I wouldn't be able to pass up a chance to swim with wild orcas, knowing for a fact I wouldn't end up as their lunch. They have a lot of respect for humans, probably in part because they know we save them when they're stranded

[@joshlower1]

The orca says no friend, don't leave.

[@rebeccaellsbury73]

Cool to see them happy and playful in the wild where they belong. Fuck sea world

[@chesterules]

0:39 "I want a turn! Hmm... I doubt that rope will support me. Too bad."

[@authorjeffkosiba290]

As someone who unknowingly patronized Sea World in my youth, I am terribly regretful of having contributed to a barbaric practice of "caging" and captivating these truly magnificent animals. Those who were part and parcel to that system will have a long time to repent for their sins.

[@Penguin_of_Death]

I love orcas! Beautiful, intelligent, funny, playful, inquisitive, incredible creatures...

[@youcouldvebeengettingdownt5620]

They know how to act gentle around humans 😍 highly intelligent!

[@jeansandmyshirt]

they play better in the wild than in aquariums

[@Argumemnon]

That little tail caress at the end by the mother...

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

I'm always afraid they'll get too close to the prop on the outboards and get mangled.

[@circe...]

That was hilarious!! That man in the beginning was so scared, all that kicking. Once he grabbed the rope he was like "push that petal, girl!" He was still kicking hard as hell as the whale easily followed him! 😆😆 Ha! That was a good laugh. Beautiful creatures as always

[@targetedandfiring4336]

So curious. It blows bubbles to try and communicate and then seems to go and study the rope and almost looks to be encouraging the kneeboarder to reach for it. Then, once he's got it and they start accelerating it follows right after.

[@gigieoliver5344]

Wow they are such beautiful creatures and so fast. So fortunate to see this footage💚

[@JohnHaile]

That’s amazing!!! 🤯 ❤️🤘🏻

[@gaialove2106]

Excellent Video!!! One of the Best!! (If there is any such thing)!! :D

[@jaminesonymorgan8428]

of course there is this kind of thing happeneds in NEW ZEALAND now and again

[@gaialove8394]

Jamine sony Morgan I was referring to - if there is any such thing as a ‘Best video’ because there are so many great ones!😃👌🏼♥️ But now I get a chance to watch this one again!! 😄👍🏼✌🏼

[@theobserver3395]

This clearly shows high intelligence. How many animals name is KILLER ? These whales when hunting are one of the most vicious KILLERS on Earth. But yet have been known to help humans and now play or show curiosity without harming, pretty smart.

[@randyevermore9323]

Families of them used to porpoise alongside my family's 27-foot boat when I was a kid. Playful black and white creatures flashing through Puget Sound on both sides of our boat, as if seeking our attention. We pretty much took it for granted then, but thinking back, I realize how beautiful they were.