The Growing Trend of Orcas Attacking and Sinking Boats.

Killer whales have been ramming boats and ripping off rudders in the waters near southern Spain, but orca experts believe that these encounters are not out of revenge, but rather the orcas just want to play. Orcas are very social and curious animals that often engage with their environments, and their natural curiosity and playfulness are likely the cause for these encounters. Orcas might simply enjoy the sensation of ramming into boats, and they might also be enticed by a boat speeding through the water and get a thrill out of chasing it. However, this behavior could put orca lives at risk.