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Will the orca known as Gladis be definitively identified as the attacker in the recent yacht sinking by the end of 2024?
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Orcas Sink 15-Meter Yacht in Strait of Gibraltar, Crew Rescued by Oil Tanker
May 14, 2024, 07:01 AM
A sailing yacht sank in the Strait of Gibraltar after being rammed by a group of orcas, according to Spain’s maritime rescue service. The incident, which occurred in Moroccan waters, marks the latest in a series of similar attacks over the past four years. The yacht's owners were rescued by a passing oil tanker. The vessel, measuring 15 meters, is the first to be sunk by orcas this year. These attacks, attributed to a killer whale known as Gladis, have become a concerning trend, with orcas increasingly targeting boats in the area since 2020.
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Yes • 50%
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Behavioral changes in orcas confirmed • 25%
No significant findings • 25%
New protective measures proposed • 25%
Increased orca populations noted • 25%
Mostly negative • 33%
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Highly effective • 25%
Moderately effective • 25%
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Too early to tell • 25%