The
number of orcas with leaning dorsal fins and their direction
(Last counted March 2009)
(Last counted March 2009)
| Direction of Leaning | Number |
|
| Left |  ©Orcalover |
38 |
| Slighty Left |  ©Orcalover |
18 |
| Right |  ©SWCali |
16 |
| Slightly Right |  ©SWCali |
11 |
| Straight |  ©SWCali |
52 |
The average lengths of orcas in
captivity
The lengths are based orcas that were born in captivity
The lengths are based orcas that were born in captivity
| Age | Length /ft | Length / m | ||
| size: | lowest | highest | lowest | highest |
| 0-1 | 6.5 | 10.5 | 1.98 | 3.2 |
| 1-2yr | 10.5 | 12 | 3.2 | 3.66 |
| 2-3yr | 12 | 13 | 3.66 | 3.96 |
| 3-5 yr | 13 | 14.5 | 3.96 | 4.42 |
| 5-8 yr | 14.5 | 16 | 4.42 | 4.88 |
| 8-11 yr | 16 | 17 | 4.88 | 5.18 |
| 11 yr + | 17 | 22 | 5.18 | 6.7 |
*Are only estimates. True
sizes may vary
The average weights of orcas in
captivity
The weights are
based orcas that were born in captivity
*Are only estimates. True sizes may vary
Comparison of Tank Sizes
(original work goes to Skylala)
| Age | lowest lb | highest lb | lowest kg | highest kg |
| 0-2 months | 300 | 600 | 136 | 272 |
| 2 months - 1 year | 600 | 1000 | 272 | 454 |
| 1-2 year | 1000 | 1800 | 454 | 816 |
| 2-3 year | 1800 | 2000 | 816 | 907 |
| 3-4 year | 2000 | 2500 | 907 | 1134 |
| 4-5 year | 2500 | 3000 | 1134 | 1361 |
| 5-6 year | 3000 | 3500 | 1361 | 1588 |
Comparison of Tank Sizes
(original work goes to Skylala)
