Why do orcas play with humans?
Why do orcas play with humans? The answer here might be friendship. There are many cases where nomadic killer whales have gravitated to humans, bonding with them and playing games. Trainers at places like Sea World say very little goes into orca training. The whales seem to understand people, and are eager to cooperate and create bonds.
Are orcas nice to humans in the wild?
To answer the first question, are killer whales dangerous, they actually aren't! Or at least to humans, usually. Although you should still be cautious, there has only been one instance of a killer whale attacking a person in the wild –with no instances of a wild orca killing a human.
Do orcas play for fun?
Social, playful behavior like this has been observed in other orca subpopulations. Orcas found off the coast of Seattle once carried dead fish on their head for fun, Giles said. Elsewhere, orcas have been recorded playing with jellyfish or birds.
Is it illegal to touch an orca?
We do not support, condone, approve, or authorize activities that involve closely approaching, interacting, or attempting to interact with whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, and sea turtles in the wild. This includes attempting to swim with, pet, touch, or elicit a reaction from the animals.