are orcas dangerous to humans

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are large, powerful predators but are generally not dangerous to humans in the wild. There are no documented cases of orcas intentionally killing humans in the wild; attacks or aggressive interactions are extremely rare. In fact, wild orcas tend to avoid humans and do not consider them as prey. Most incidents involving orcas and humans stem from captivity, with some fatal attacks recorded among captive orcas. Wild orcas have been known to mistakenly investigate humans, sometimes biting or bumping, but these encounters rarely result in serious harm. Overall, orcas should be respected as powerful animals but are not considered a significant threat to humans in their natural habitat.