Pseudorca

During the winter months whilst the Humpback Whales are here for mating and calving, we are often visited by other species of cetacean.

One of our personal favourites in the Pseudorca crassidens. This cetacean belongs to its own genre, and its common name is the False Killer Whale, after its behaviour of attacking other cetaceans.

These smaller sleek toothed whale, create havoc when they are in the area, the Humpbacks are wary of them and seem to just travel. Physical characteristics are different to the commonly identified Pilot Whale (Globichephala sp.), Pseudorca have a less bulbous head, the dorsal fin is located further down its back.

Behaviour is very specific, as a species they will challenge the boats making fast cutting moves, and will also strongly echo locate to check you out.