John Coe
Orca · West Coast Community
The most recognisable orca in British waters. A large male of the West Coast Community, identified by the distinctive notch near the base of his tall dorsal fin. He ranges widely between the Hebrides, the Irish coast and occasionally further south, usually travelling with Aquarius. No calf has ever been recorded in the community he belongs to, and each of its remaining members is followed closely as a result.
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24 orca sightings were recorded in the Hebrides & West Coast area in the last 90 days, most recently on 25 Aug 2026. See them on the map →
These are sightings of the species, not confirmed sightings of John Coe. Identifying an individual takes a clear photograph of the dorsal fin, which is exactly what a claimed report adds.
About John Coe
John Coe is an orca recorded in the West Coast Community. PodLog tracks John Coe alongside every other verified cetacean sighting reported around Britain and Ireland, combining community reports with data from the Sea Watch Foundation and WhaleTrack.
Sightings of individually recognisable animals like John Coe are what make long-term tracking possible. The same dorsal fin, nick or scar identified year after year is how a lifespan, a range and a social group get mapped. If you think you have seen John Coe, report the sighting and claim the individual on your report.