Antarctic Type B Killer Whale, photo from NOAA

“Had splendid view of two killer whales which broke through the young ice astern of us, poking their alligator-like heads through, and blowing arduously. They seem to be regarding the ship with much astonishment, and I must say we felt very pleased to have her stout timbers below. More villanous or rapacious looking creatures I have never seen.”

— Frank Hurley