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Old 12-06-2014, 10:36 PM   #1
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Orcas

With orcas now cruzing through my turf(spotted last month in oceanside) just want to know what you guys think about an encounter with a pod of them on the yak...I would be definitely need a new pair of shorts if I ran into them, but my real question is what should you do if you happened to encounter them while pedaling/paddling out to the Zone. My first thought was just play it cool and see what happens keeping my vhf close by to call for help if needed or should call for help right away? Never experienced an orca pod...hoping someone can chime in with first hand experience or knowledge of orca that could lend some good advice. I think sharks are now the least of my worry...
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Old 12-06-2014, 10:42 PM   #2
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Old 12-06-2014, 11:29 PM   #3
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I don't think there has ever been an attack on a human by an orca in the wild. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Old 12-07-2014, 10:35 AM   #4
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I don't think there has ever been an attack on a human by an orca in the wild. Correct me if I'm wrong.
You are correct.
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Old 12-07-2014, 06:53 AM   #5
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If sharks are the least of your worry, maybe you should read this

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ht=Great+white

That was not the only shark attack that week in that area. They believe it was the same shark in multiple attacks that week.

The guy in that story has major cajones and has already been back out fishing since the incident. But it is so uncommon that I would not worry about sharks nor orcas, nor anything for that matter. There is nothing you can do to prepare yourself for something like this except for maybe the radio. The ocean is vast, and there are dangers, but is that going to stop you from fishing?
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Old 12-07-2014, 07:46 AM   #6
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Personally, I would be concerned with either one around me. Both have their dangers.

Sharks are more instinctual killers that might attack because they think I'm a meal.
However, Orcas are far more-intelligent animals and will sometimes just mess with you for fun. They won't think you're food, but Orcas are known to kill whales/sharks for fun.

Orcas get waaay bigger than most sharks in the neighborhood, and when you see one, you know there are more around.

I go by "Land Rules". Just like people on land, most are nice and friendly, but if you run into a 25-foot 10-ton bully who just wants to mess with you, your day can go bad very quickly and there won't be much that you can do about it.

Either way, I would probably have my VHF in-hand if they were consistently within 50 yards of me... and if I see a pod I would at least broadcast an "FYI", if only to let the Orca fans know there's a pod in the area.
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Old 12-07-2014, 08:13 AM   #7
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Old 12-07-2014, 08:53 AM   #8
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I don't think there is anything you can do to prepare for an Orca incident. Short of being prepared for anything, and knowing how to get back on your kayak. While a VHF is always a good idea, it is not likely to help in an Orca attack unless it only sinks your kayak. I am pretty sure that the only recorded incidents have been with captive Orcas too. They are very intelligent animals and are very selective about what they eat. Personally I would love to see them, if only for their shark deterrant effect
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Old 12-07-2014, 10:37 AM   #10
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I don't think there is anything you can do to prepare for an Orca incident. Short of being prepared for anything, and knowing how to get back on your kayak. While a VHF is always a good idea, it is not likely to help in an Orca attack unless it only sinks your kayak. I am pretty sure that the only recorded incidents have been with captive Orcas too. They are very intelligent animals and are very selective about what they eat. Personally I would love to see them, if only for their shark deterrant effect
Like you Greg, I hope I'm able to paddle in or near some Orca some day. I've seen Grey whales 10 feet behind my kayak and diving under me, and 150 pound BSB checking me out on my Kayak, I would love to have an orca swim by.
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Having orcas around is about the only time I will accept a sea lion munching on my yellow.
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