New study maps key regions for killer whales in Australian waters

Killer Whales Are Giving Fish to Humans Worldwide – What’s Going on?

Across oceans and decades, killer whales have been caught doing something no one expected—offering food to humans. From California to New Zealand, 34 documented incidents reveal orcas bringing fish, rays, and squid to people in the water, on boats, and even onshore. Scientists say this behavior, usually seen between whales as a bonding act, may [...]

New study maps key regions for killer whales in Australian waters

While well-documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Australia. However, orcas are actually sighted year-round in all coastal states and territories. A new Flinders University study has now mapped this across three key regions.