Killer whales purposefully ramming boats along the coasts of Spain and Portugal.

Sailors witnessed multiple "coordinated" orca attacks on a 26-foot sailboat near Cape Spartel, by the Strait of Gibraltar.

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A minimum of 15 incidents involving interactions between humans and orcas were documented in the year 2020.

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Orcas, known for their remarkable social nature, are believed to have observed and imitated this behavior.

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"Cooperative play is a frequent occurrence in this species, and a whale may not be aware that a sinking ship poses a threat to human lives."

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In early May, the sailing yacht Alboran Champagne encountered a similar collision with three orcas approximately half a nautical mile off Barbate.

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Every interaction between a ship and an orca must be reported to authorities, the ministry added.

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The orcas approach from the stern and hit the rudder before losing interest once they have stopped the boat.

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