The Aggressive Behavior of Killer Whales Towards Boats: Experts Weigh In.

Endangered killer whales have been attacking boats in European waters since spring 2020, with over 500 reports of orca encounters off the Iberian peninsula. While shaky video footage has ignited a global internet sensation, experts have struggled to explain the behavior and its timing. Most killer whale scientists have offered a different interpretation, suggesting that the animals are engaging with boats because the vessels are making an interesting vibration or sound, or the way the water moves past the keels is intriguing to these animals.