Port and Starboard (orcas)
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For the nautical terms, see Port and starboard.
Port and Starboard are a pair of adult male orcas notable for preying on great white sharks off the coast of South Africa.[1] The duo are identified as having rare and distinct collapsed dorsal fins and they are named for the nautical terms, as Port's fin collapses left and Starboard's collapses right.[2] Port and Starboard are part of a distinctive "flat-toothed" ecotype present around South Africa.[3][4]
Quick Facts Species, Sex ...
Species | Orca (Orcinus orca) |
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Sex | Male |
Known for | Preying on great white sharks |
Residence | South African coast |
Named after | Left hanging collapsed dorsal fin, port side |
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Quick Facts Species, Sex ...
Species | Orca (Orcinus orca) |
---|---|
Sex | Male |
Known for | Preying on great white sharks |
Residence | South African coast |
Named after | Right hanging collapsed dorsal fin, starboard side |
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