Photos of Orcas in Shetland

There’s been some incredible sightings of orca (also known as killer whales) in Shetland this year and we’ve rounded up some of the best photos from Twitter of these magnificent animals. Thanks to everyone who shared their photos.

 

Orca hunting seals along the shore this evening #Shetland #Sumburgh Head #whalewatching pic.twitter.com/AlwVVJnnph

— Maurice Henderson (@MauriceHend) 19 July 2016

We witnessed some amazing Orca behaviour this morning as the pod hunted just metres away from us! Pic by Hugh. pic.twitter.com/xLQHiajL5e

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 21 July 2016

Orcas and Arctic Tern – two of our favourites! Photographed during one of our multiple encounters over the summer months. pic.twitter.com/oNXWosSt2Z

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 20 September 2016

Orcas off Quarff photographed by Hugh. One of many encounters with these majestic animals during our summer season. pic.twitter.com/jj6g3mSNFH

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 16 September 2016

An Orca calf surfacing right next to our boat off Gulberwick. Pic by Hugh. pic.twitter.com/ss4dhrAerK

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 9 September 2016

Orca ‘spy-hopping’ off Levenwick with Fulmars in attendance. pic.twitter.com/QHzfQx2YKn

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 8 September 2016

A young Orca enjoying life just as it should: wild and free. Pic from one of our many encounters this season. pic.twitter.com/wca31hXmXV

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 7 September 2016

Orcas ‘surfing’ in the wake of the MV Filla off Out Skerries yesterday by Ivan Reid. One of two pods recorded in… https://t.co/WNVhhd6R0M

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 5 September 2016

Orcas off Sumburgh Head photographed by Hugh. pic.twitter.com/WwbKkfKVRe

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 1 September 2016

A young Orca surfacing alongside 065 or ‘Razor’ – named because of the ‘nick’ at the rear of her dorsal fin. pic.twitter.com/OpZS1tkIiM

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 29 August 2016

A tiny Orca calf surfacing off Scatness – as enjoyed by one of our July ‘Ultimate Shetland’ groups. pic.twitter.com/dzt7nFCFzA

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 15 August 2016

Orca hunting the shallows off Grutness. One of many encounters with these incredible animals over the last few weeks pic.twitter.com/BFz31oKMRi

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 14 August 2016

A tiny calf Orca surfacing off Compass Head. Photographed by Hugh during one of our many encounters last month. pic.twitter.com/JFJCsCJzUg

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 7 August 2016

Leader of the pack. A bull Orca photographed during one of our many inshore encounters in the last couple of weeks. pic.twitter.com/V2MGWDSYgA

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 2 August 2016

The business side of an Orca having just killed an Atlantic Grey Seal right in front of us at Garths Ness, Quendale. pic.twitter.com/Yv9CvOp1nk

— Shetland Wildlife (@ShetlandWild) 1 August 2016