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Shocked workers spot pod of Orcas swimming off Shetland's coast

Footage shows four dorsal fins emerging from the water and swimming towards the shore

Shocked workers spot pod of Orcas swimming off Shetland’s coast — The killer whales were spotted of the coast of Shetland Supplied

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Workers at a business park in Shetland have been treated to a rare show by a pod of Orcas.

The killer whales were seen close to the Shetland Islands Council headquarters around 10am on Friday.

Footage captured by one shocked onlooker shows four dorsal fins emerging from the water and swimming towards the shore. Seagulls swirl around the pod as the orcas each lift their heads above the water.

As the video continues, the whales float closer to those watching before swimming into the distance.

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