Orcas' Destructive Attacks on Boats: 6 Attempts to Prevent Disaster

Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar have been damaging and sinking boats, leading sailors to try various methods to prevent these interactions. Some techniques include playing dead, driving away fast, creating a sandstorm, reversing the boat, making noise, and even dumping liquids like urine into the water. However, the effectiveness of these methods varies, and some may be distressing or harmful to the marine mammals. Scientists and organizations studying this pod of orcas are working to find safe and effective deterrents to protect both boats and the orcas themselves.