Sailors in the Strait of Gibraltar had to respond to the aggressive killer whales that surrounded them. It has been reported Daily Mail Online.
A video showing sailors shooting killer whales near the city of Tarifa was posted online on 20 August. The video caused a stir among animal rights activists.
According to the source, attacks by marine life on ships became more frequent in May 2020, and hundreds of such incidents have been recorded in Spain and Portugal since then. As a result of similar events, three yachts sank.
“There were two small killer whales and an adult. The little ones swung the steering wheel, and the large one, sailing faster, hit the yacht sideways, ”said the captain of the ship, which was sunk by killer whales on May 4.
Scientists currently cannot say for sure why killer whales have become so aggressive towards watercraft. Spanish authorities have started a program where all local individuals will be marked with GPS beacons; this will help minimize animal encounters with ships.
Previously sailor in Portugal was filmed The video shows how killer whales rip off the steering wheel of his yacht.