Transient orca pod north of Beaumont Shoal, in Haro Strait attack a Harbour porpoise.
The orca spent nearly 20 minutes using the event as a predatory learning opportunity for the orca calf (possibly T-101C).
The adult whales seemed to encourage the youngest to participate and the calf was seen to attempt to chase after and leap upon the rapidly weakening porpoise. Here in the photo T-101 or 101A (not sure, speculating) drives the porpoise into the air after rapidly striking it.
An amazing sight and powerful reminder of who is boss in the sea.
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