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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Shyna Mae Deang

Scientists Reveal Surprising Reason Why Killer Whales Have Been Attacking Boats: 'They Aren't Targeting Humans'

A surge in orca boat attacks off Spain and Portugal has left sailors anxious and researchers fascinated, as the critically endangeredIberian killer whales continue to ram rudders and disable yachts in the Strait of Gibraltar and along the Atlantic coast.

Since 2020, authorities have logged more than 650 encounters and six confirmed yacht sinkings, pushing the phenomenon into global headlines.

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