2.7K views · 50 reactions | Killer whales severely damaged a sailboat off the coast of southern Spain, breaking its rudder and piercing its hull, adding to the dozens of orca attacks on vessels recorded so far this year off the Spanish and Portuguese coasts https://reut.rs/45KtTdZ | Reuters | Facebook

Mysterious orca boat attacks explained 🐋🚢 Imagine you’re sailing the Strait of Gibraltar when suddenly an orca slams into your boat. Since 2020, these apex predators have been biting rudders, ramming and tipping boats, and in some shocking cases, sinking vessels. For sailors here, it’s a terrifying experience. And it’s happening with increasing frequency. A quick internet search suggests an almost Hollywood-worthy revenge flick: a boat-scarred, vengeful orca is meting out attacks on fishermen