Victorian woman Vannessa James Estigarribia filmed a small pod of orcas, also known as killer whales, frolicking metres from shore on the Sapphire Coast.
“That was huge,” she added.
Another onlooker speculated the animals were feeding on bait fish.
Sapphire Coast NSW confirmed a pod was spotted twice, with the most recent sighting occurring last Friday off Eden.
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“Whilst Eden’s killer whale history is legendary, modern sightings are very rare.
“We can’t help but wonder if this pod could be descendants of Eden’s famous orcas like Old Tom, Hookey or Charlie, patrolling the east coast just like they did in those early days.”
Despite their name, killers whales are actually the largest member of the dolphin family.
“These animals are serious meat eaters and one of the most efficient large predators of the ocean,” Australian Museum says.
“A cooperative hunter, they often work in packs, and will take a broad range of vertebrates including whales, seals, penguins, fish, sea otters, and turtles.”
Source: 9News
