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An attack on a strap-toothed whale. Orcas are large, powerful aquatic apex predators. There have been incidents where orcas were perceived to attack humans in the wild, but such attacks are less common than those by captive orcas. [1] In captivity, there have been several non-fatal and four fatal attacks on humans since the 1970s. [2]
English: Woman swims with killer whales (Orcinus orca) in the wild in New Zealand. Additional footage by Steve Hathaway. orcaresearchtrust.org In this video, the audio has been removed from the original material and sections of the original material have been removed.
The name "Gladis" is a reference to the old scientific name for orcas, Orcinus gladiator, which means "whale-fighter" in Latin. In a 2022 journal article analysing photographic evidence and testimonies from the incidents, 31 distinct orcas were identified, nine of which had direct contact with vessels and were given the designation Gladis.
Tourists on a boat in Australia were left stunned as they watched a pod of orcas chase and attack a group of sperm whales. A rare video shows the “titans of the ocean” battling.
Attacks by orcas, or killer whales, on boats in the Strait of Gibraltar are increasing. ... Why Iberian orcas are attacking ships in the Strait of Gibraltar, one of the world’s busiest waterways ...
Footage of a captive killer whale beaching itself after a show at a Tenerife water park has prompted calls for the giant animal to be returned to the wild. Video of killer whale beaching at water ...
Kasatka was captured off the southeastern coast of Iceland on 26 October 1978, with another young female whale named Kahana. Both were estimated to be around 2 years old. The two whales were housed in a sea pen in Grindavík before being shipped to SeaWorld later that year. [1] Kasatka showed occasional aggression to humans.
More than 250 boats damaged, with three sunk, since attacks in Straits of Gibraltar first reported in 2020. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...