Scientists have explained why killer whales attack boats in the Gulf of Cadiz

A team of biologists conducted research to understand why killer whales have been aggressive towards yachts in the Bay of Cadiz for the past four years. During the analysis, it was found that this behavior is not associated with territorial defense, as it might seem, but is the result of a child’s game.

It turned out that this particular group of killer whales, consisting of 15 individuals, were mostly young male teenagers who were just having fun, being curious and playful. These “games” are typical for killer whales, and unfortunately, they often lead to the death of other animals, becoming undesirable consequences.