Orca  (Orcinus orca)

Range

Found in every ocean, the orca is one of the most widely distributed animals known (2). In the UK, it occurs most often around northern and western Scotland, and closer to shore between May and October (3).

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Habitat

The orca inhabits both coastal and offshore waters (5). It has also been known to venture into estuaries (5).