The animal’s dorsal fin was still floppy, indicating it was less than 24 hours old, according to news reports.

Researchers detail a life full of tragedy and hardship, adding that Ocean Sun should’ve died years ago, but she persevered.

Ultimately, the curved dorsal fin is still a mystery. Curved, or not, the orca's giant fin is a beacon to all, this apex predator is a force to reckon with. More from News A triangle pointing ...

The same whale that made world headlines in 2018 for pushing her dead newborn calf around for 17 days, has now spent at least nine days doing the same with her calf that died around New Year's Eve.

The mama orca, named J35 by researchers ... was excited when they realized they had photographed the tiny dorsal fin of the newborn peaking out of the water, according to CNN.

On her first day a male orca’s tall dorsal fin pierced the water beside the rubber dinghy she was riding in. The sight left her speechless—and erased all thoughts of plankton. She switched to ...

Activists have also pointed out worrying signs of physical issues with the beautiful orca. Kshamenk's dorsal fin - which sits on his back - has collapsed which is uncommon in wild orcas.

An orca has caused a stir appearing off a well-known dolphin spotting location on the Moray Firth. The bull known to conservationists as John Coe can be identified by a notch on his dorsal fin and ...

Orcas kept in captivity were known to suffer from physical and psychological issues, including developing the hallmark collapsed dorsal fin, he added. "I think we've got to wise up. The natural ...

shiny black dorsal fin arcing back into the waves. “That’s A60”, says Jared Towers, a seasoned orca researcher who’s captaining the Zodiac.He spends more time each year on the water than ...