Cetaceans 1  Cetaceans 2 Hunting 1 Hunting 2 Sight
Habitat
|
Myth - Orcas can swim up to 50 km/h in comparison to...
| Animal | Top speed (km/hour) |
| Porpoise | 45 |
| Other dolphins | 35-40 |
| Blue whales | 32 |
The fastest fish in the ocean are generally considered to be the sail fish which have been clocked in excess of 110 km/ hr.
Did you know?
Dorsal fins are what enable killer whales to turn!
Did you know?
Sharks generally swim at a leisurely pace of about 5 kilometers per hour. But when they really want to, some shark species can swim for short bursts at speeds similar to that of a killer whale. These speeds cannot be sustained.
For further information
visit this site:
Busch Gardens - This site from Busch Gardens and Sea World has some fantastic information on the physical power of a killer whale.
Leisurely - at a comfortable pace
Title l
Introduction l
Orca Info l
Legends l
Activities l
Debate l
Quizzes l
Credits
Citations
Shark - Microsoft Office Online
Copyright 2006 Lochiel U-Connect Thinkquest team and licensors