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Watch: Orcas launch out of Monterey Bay during dolphin hunt
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Whale watchers in Monterey Bay witnessed orcas launching out of the water last weekend as they tailed a pod of dolphins. The owner of Sanctuary Cruises, which runs whale watching tours in Monterey Bay, said a boat captain witnessed the killer whales fly into the air between 10 to 15 times on Sund...
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Key takeaway The owner of Sanctuary Cruises, which runs whale watching tours in Monterey Bay, said a boat captain witnessed the killer whales fly into the air between 10 to 15 times on Sunday.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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