LINKTV Quadriga July 4, 2024
Orca assaults on sailing vessels have been steadily rising. In cadiz, rafael matinez has witnessed the wrath of killer whales first hand. The experienced sailor had to send out a distress signal when the mammals destroyed his rudder. His boat made it back to shore but other vessels in the region have been capsized by such incidents. Scientists cant pinpoint the reason for their behaviour. One theory is that orcas are targeting boats because of negative experiences with them. The species is highly intelligent and their behavior is being learned by other whales in the pods. Killer whale a sailor...