Orcas Observed Killing 60-Foot Fin Whale Off San Diego

San Diego, CA, October 17, 2026 —

Orcas were observed killing a 60-foot fin whale in a predation event off the coast of San Diego. The available information identifies the animals involved and the whale’s approximate length, but provides no date or more specific location for the encounter.

Details about how many orcas were present, how the observation was made and how long the event lasted were not provided. The identity of the observer or observers was also not specified. No information was given about what happened to the whale after the predation event.

The account does not describe the circumstances leading up to the encounter or provide additional observations about the animals’ behavior. It also does not state whether the event was documented by researchers, members of the public or another source. Those details cannot be established from the information available.

The reported event is limited to an observation of orcas killing a fin whale measuring 60 feet off San Diego. No broader conclusions about orca behavior, fin whale populations or the frequency of similar encounters are included in the account. Further specifics, including when the event occurred and who recorded it, were not provided.

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