The Towering Triangle
“Orcas have an inexplicably powerful and imposing presence. Besides their majesty and being apex predators, their size is also a sight to behold. While it can be hard to get a feel for their size at sea, a male Orca's dorsal fin can reach upto 6ft in height! The image of a male Orca's towering dorsal fin effortlessly slicing through the water like a knife is one of the most iconic of the species...and arguably why they leave us all in awe!
Here is a fantastic photo to demonstrate the point - A researcher who is 5 ft 3, stands beside the dorsal fin of a deceased male Orca. Look how it towers above her. This Orca won't be needing his fin any longer, and the knowledge gained from his necropsy aids researchers in better understanding the threats that face the rest of his species and how better to conserve them.
Photo credit: Jeff Jacobsen
