(Added: Viewfinder photo by Brittany of PNW Orca Pod Squad Photography, at Pt. Williams)11:56 AM: “We have an extremely rare orca sighting this morning,” Kersti Muul reports. “Currently off Brace Point southbound. These are whales with no IDs that have only been previously seen twice” – in the Gulf of Alaska and Vancouver (BC) Harbor – “and they have cookie-cutter shark marks on them, which means they came from warmer waters.”3:30 PM: Steven Rice linked video in a comment below and also sent photos:

Source: CBC News March 12, 2026 00:58 UTC