Killer Whales Sighted in Tokyo Bay 05.25.2015TV Asahi reported that small group of 3-4 Orca was seen
Killer Whales Sighted in Tokyo Bay 05.25.2015TV Asahi reported that small group of 3-4 Orca was seen in the Tokyo Bay around 10AM of May 25, 2015. Sightings of Killer Whales inside the bay are extremely rare. The group was sighted in the bay again on the morning of the 26th; the reason behind their presence is not clear. A warning for ships to use caution and avoid interfering with the whales in Tokyo Bay was issued.In Japan, Orca are more commonly seen off the north eastern coasts of Hokkaido. For comparison, this map (via Google Maps) shows the Shiretoko Peninsula of Hokkaido marked by a star, the Tokyo Bay marked with a red pin: -- source link
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