Orcas Continue to Sink Boats in the Strait of Gibraltar
A pod of orcas attacked and sank a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar, causing major damage and leakage. The crew was rescued, but the vessel was lost. This incident is part of a series of recent "attacks" by orcas in the region, with about 500 encounters between orcas and boats reported since 2020. The cause of this behavior is still unclear, with theories ranging from playful behavior to frustration with sailboats without engines or possible revenge due to previous traumatic encounters with fishing boats. Researchers caution against projecting narratives onto these animals and emphasize the need for further evidence to understand their motivations.
