The Troubling Trend of Killer Whales Attacking and Sinking Boats

A traumatized female orca called White Gladis may be behind the rise in killer whale attacks on boats in the Atlantic Ocean, with other orcas imitating her behavior. Experts believe White Gladis may have had a "critical moment of agony," such as colliding with a boat or being trapped during illegal fishing, which may have traumatized her and caused her to start ramming other boats. While some experts believe the change in behavior may just be a "fad," encounters with orcas can still be terrifying for those on boats.