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This may be old news to most of you, but I recently watched a Nat'l Geographic special about some Orcas in the vicinity of the Farallon Islands that have preyed upon Great White sharks. It's a fascinating investigation of this unusual and impressive behaviour.

But for Whaler enthusiasts there is some bonus material since the boat used by resident researchers on the Farallon Islands is a Boston Whaler 19 Outrage II. As an owner of this model, it was fun to see it in action so far out in the Pacific -- I guess the Farallons must be 30 miles or so from the Golden Gate Bridge? Assuming the 19 Outrage II went to the Farallons on its own bottom, and as an east coaster who thinks of that area as seriously "big water", it gives me confidence in what my boat can handle.

YouTube link to Nat'l Geographic special, with Whaler footage sprinkled throughout:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejYC3...jYC3ymTei4