The Mysterious Rise of Killer Whale Attacks on Boats

A pod of killer whales has been attacking boats off the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula, with the latest incident involving a yacht that was repeatedly rammed and damaged enough to require rescue. The Atlantic Orca Working Group has been studying the behavior of these orcas, which seem to be targeting boats in pursuit of red tuna. The cause of the behavior is unknown, but researchers have identified 15 individual whales involved in the incidents, with some theories suggesting they are playing or have experienced a traumatic event with a boat.