Table 6 Summary of Inuit interviewee information and observations of killer whale attacks on phocid seals, and observations of dead seals that were killed by killer whales.

Interviewees reporting first-hand observations

4

1

2

5

12

Interviewees reporting second-hand observations and stories

1

3

4

Interviewees providing descriptions of attacks and attack methods

2

4

6

Killer whales:

   ...throw live ringed seals in the air with their tails

2

2

   ...drive harp seals in all directions when they are pursued

1

1

   ...wash seals (ringed and harp) off of ice floes

4

4

Interviewees reporting dead seals that were killed by killer whales

1

1

2

Interviewees providing descriptions of dead seals

1

1

2

Hunters find:

   ...dead ringed seals with bite marks

1

1

   ...dead harp seals that are partially eaten

1

1