Distribution

DistributionKiller whales are widely distributed throughout the oceans of the world, but are commonest
in the eastern Pacific and the Atlantic. Quite unlike other cetaceans, they are not confined by any distributional boundaries and individuals travel freely through the oceans and hemispheres, although generally keeping to
cooler waters. As a result of this lack of geographical separation, different subspecies related to areas have not developed. Killer whales are also in danger because of the hunting that still exists.
 

Exhibition

This is a species about which conservationists quite rightly have concern.
It is hunted in small numbers by the Japanese! Since the first killer whale was captured alive for exhibition in the early 1960's, they have become popular exhibits in Dolphinaria. They consume something over 45 kg fish each day. They appear to take to captivity reasonably well and can be persuaded to perform remarkable feats, seeming to have a real
bond with their trainers. in addition to their place in the marine circus, these animals have been subjected to scientific
study.