Orcas Sink Yacht in Strait of Gibraltar, Prompting Safety Warnings

A pod of killer whales rammed and sank a 50-foot yacht, leading to increased caution for sailors in the region.

Two sailors were rescued after their yacht was attacked by orcas off Morocco's Cape Spartel.
The incident is part of a trend of nearly 700 orca-boat interactions since 2020.
Experts are divided on whether the behavior is playful curiosity or a response to past trauma.
Spain's maritime authorities have issued new guidelines for avoiding orca encounters.
The orca pod involved is known as 'Gladis,' consisting of about 15 individuals.