Analysis basis Sea Search reported a surprising sighting of killer whales in False Bay on Sunday, 14 September and shared some unimaginable footage on social media.
‘Reported by our native whale-watching group and fortuitously Dave Hurwitz of @simonstown_boat_company managed to shoot out in his common report time to get some video after which kindly picked me up at Kalk Bay to attempt to get some knowledge,’ Sea Search’s Simon Elwen stated.
‘Alas even with an enormous group like this, between their lengthy dives (round 8 minutes!), fixed journey, dangerous mild and the robust winds – we didn’t even get near a biopsy and the couple of minutes of acoustic recordings have been quiet however some good images (I’m positive Dave’s are higher as they have been extra energetic early on).
‘At the least 7 animals – two calves, two males (one I noticed within the catalogue rapidly and I’ll verify the remainder tomorrow). Huge due to Dave for serving to us get on the market rapidly on a Sunday and gather knowledge to be taught extra about these animals,’ Elwen added.
Pictures and video under by Simon Elwen:
Pictures under by Dave Hurwitz:
Sea Search is busy with a analysis undertaking on killer whales round South Africa and appealed to the general public to contact them with any images or sightings of killer whales to assist them establish people and motion of those animals alongside the coast.
Residents who’ve latest footage or data are welcome to contact Sea Search through their Fb web page or electronic mail [email protected]
ALSO READ
Do killer whales have shut pals? Drone footage reveals their secret