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Why Whales Attack Sailboats

By Sandy Parks · On October 13, 2022

(grunge.com) – Over the past year or so, there have been numerous reports of whales attacking sailboats, particularly off the coast of Spain and Portugal. There has been speculation that the whales are acting like teenages and just getting into mischief but scientists are now focusing on whether the whales like the feeling of the water pressure that comes from boat rudders on their faces, or that the whales are curious about moving boat parts. Whateve the case, be aware when sailing amongst the whales. Read more.

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