A question asked by someone just like you.

Are killer whales really mean?

Killer whales are sometimes called the “wolves of the sea.” They are predators—they need to eat other animals to make a living. And, like wolves, they work together in groups.

If you’re a porpoise or a big fish, I suppose a killer whale looks pretty mean because it wants to eat you. If you’re a killer whale, then you hope that the porpoise or big fish doesn’t get away—because then you would have to go hungry.

After you’ve thought about this you can decide on an answer to your question.