Attacked by an Orca near A Coruna

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One could also try peeing in the water

I'm really not waving my nob at anything with that many teeth.

 

[webcraft]

There is advisory to avoid areas which was put out last month, if in that area and orcas come for a play , then just hard cheese imho

The latest attack was nowhere near that area, it was nearly 300 miles South.

_ W

 

[FlyingGoose]

The latest attack was nowhere near that area, it was nearly 300 miles South.

_ W

Then nothing to worry about then
Anyways your boat is not to their liking they like AWBs

 

[GHA]

Big question for me is whether it's the same orcas as caused the previous number of events or is the behaviour spreading to other groups and therefore may become "the norm" in future for this coast.

Didn't think the different pods interacted much, do they?
Quick but informative stint on google and seems each pod has it's own language with a few bits shared with other pods .

Have they developed mobile phones yet?

Google translate: "chew the rudder, winds them right up! > clicky squeek clickity squeek!

 

[25931]

One could also try peeing in the water

t doesn't drive people out of swimming pools so why do you think that orcas would be bothered ?

 

[FlyingGoose]

t doesn't drive people out of swimming pools so why do you think that orcas would be bothered ?

As a life guard n my youth , nothing cleared a pool faster than a floating could always be an option

 

[TNLI]

We have just had a diver inspect the damage and there are several bite marks on both sides of the hull and the keel. We couldn't change course as the rudder was smashed and we lost steerage.

I absolutely love these creatures and they are normally so peaceful. This one was angry though, or at the very least playing a bit too rough!

Pete

Umm, My rudder is made of galvanised steel, so a lot less edible!

 

[dolabriform]

Interesting article on the Beeb, with some people who know what they are talking about!
Have rogue orcas really been attacking boats in the Atlantic?

 

[Scomber]

“All things are parts of one single system, which is called nature; the individual life is good when it is in harmony with nature.” – Zeno of Citium
that applies to killer whales and viruses etc

 

[matt1]

I noticed that the Vendée Globe race has an exclusion zone off the NW coast of Spain, I wondered why, obviously for this very reason.

If you mean the one off Finistere, that is a TSS

 

[FlyingGoose]

Interesting article on the Beeb, with some people who know what they are talking about!
Have rogue orcas really been attacking boats in the Atlantic?

Great article thanks for that, I love the quote from one of the sailors having been told it was probably play, or rambunctious young teenagers, according to 2 scientists that have study this pod for many years
And he says” I don,t think so.”
5ays all you need to know about human nature

 

[25931]

Great article thanks for that, I love the quote from one of the sailors having been told it was probably play, or rambunctious young teenagers, according to 2 scientists that have study this pod for many years
And he says” I don,t think so.”
5ays all you need to know about human nature

I don't think that it is at all helpful to call orcas "killer whales" - they aren't whales they are dolphins.

 

[FlyingGoose]

I don't think that it is at all helpful to call orcas "killer whales" - they aren't whales they are dolphins.

No your right a name that was derived by their ability to hunt their prey and the intelligence showing in doing it .
Many languages interpret the orca as sea wolf or wolf of the sea which is more apt .
And yes they are dolphins , another misleading human thought.
Highly intelligent , sociable and extremely inquisitive,

 

[sarabande]

oh dear, another wild statement without a citation.

"There was a study / experiment in a large private estate / park in india a few years back where the owner removed all the tigers , all the other bread of animals flourished " cherod.




Cherod is on the Moon. It must be true because I wrote it.

 

[FlyingGoose]

oh dear, another wild statement without a citation.

Cherod is on the Moon. It must be true because I wrote it.

What citation would you require and for what information
Or is those that have studied these particular pods for many years are wrong and this forum is right.
Silly me ofc it is
No matter how many citations I can provide you will never be satisfied , but continue to argue you point with the robust defence of , I know nothing about orcas but I will chastise those that even want to have a reasonable discussion about them

 

[sarabande]

I wonder if you all eat meat, bet you never been to a slaughter house, as long as we do not see the gore and it's all nicely packaged, don't think the orca has an aldi near by maybe a Tesco vegan section just north of patagonia

You have lost your bet. Not only taken my sheep through the process many times , but have killed sheep and wild animals for food, including preparation.

You do assume that that other users are wimps.


BTW A repeat question. Can you identify your qualifications (apart from spending time with natural history groups and environmentalists) please ? It would be very helpful to know how much reliance to place on your statements and theses about killer whales. (Sorry, orcas, big aggressive dolphins, apex marine predators, etc, if that makes you feel more comfortable.

 

[sarabande]

oh dear, another wild statement without a citation.

"There was a study / experiment in a large private estate / park in india a few years back where the owner removed all the tigers , all the other bread of animals flourished " cherod.

Cherod is on the Moon. It must be true because I wrote it.

That was aimed at Cherod not you. Obviously.

 

[sarabande]

What citation would you require and for what information
Or is those that have studied these particular pods for many years are wrong and this forum is right.
Silly me ofc it is
No matter how many citations I can provide you will never be satisfied , but continue to argue you point with the robust defence of , I know nothing about orcas but I will chastise those that even want to have a reasonable discussion about them

On an academic basis, or just because you are a marine equivalent to a bunny hugger. "chastise" is the wrong word. Try a synonym.

 

[FlyingGoose]

On an academic basis, or just because you are a marine equivalent to a bunny hugger. "chastise" is the wrong word. Try a synonym.

Oh you do love me ,

 

[25931]

On an academic basis, or just because you are a marine equivalent to a bunny hugger. "chastise" is the wrong word. Try a synonym.

On an academic basis if chastise is wrong how can a synonym be right ? but try "rebuke".