how fast can an orca swim
8) The orca whale can swim up to 30 miles per hour for short periods of time (often when hunting for fast moving prey) and are able to dive to a depth of 330 ft. or more when searching for food, however the deepest known dive for orca (under experimental conditions) was around 900 ft.
PHOTOS: This 'Granny' Orca Predates the Titanic. Researchers are studying the information on bowheads to determine how these whales, which can grow to about 60 feet long and weigh 60 tons, live so long. One male might even be around 250 years old. The species is now believed to be the longest-lived mammal.