Rise in Killer Whale Attacks on Boats off European Coast Raises Concerns

A British couple on a sailing course off the coast of Morocco were attacked by a pod of at least six killer whales, who bumped their boat for an hour. The crew managed to navigate to safety despite high winds and big swells. The orcas were seen chasing pieces of debris that turned out to be from the rudder of the sailing yacht. The Strait of Gibraltar, which separates Europe and Africa, has been referred to as "orca alley" due to the large number of whales.