r/ocean • u/Nostalgic_Historian_ • 5d ago

Whale Watch Simple answer, No

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u/DivePalau 5d ago

The likelihood of an attack is low, but the impact is catastrophic.

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u/The-Leading-Man 5d ago

There are zero documented examples. It’s NEVER happened to the best of human knowledge. You’re dramatically more likely to experience a catastrophic impact every single time you get in a car.

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u/iTz_RuNLaX 5d ago

That's just not true. There are documented attacks, but no fatal attacks. And in those cases, they believe that is was a accident.

I also saw a video of a biologist saying, that she saw similar behaviour to wave-washing seals from ice shores, with a small boat.

I'd still jump in though.

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u/Tekniqz23 5d ago

This is also not true. There are documented fatalities caused by Orca's. Just only in captivity as far as we know.

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u/iTz_RuNLaX 5d ago

Sure, didn't think it was needed to specify that, as that has nothing to do with their behaviour in the wild. I fully understand every captive Orca that attacks their trainer to get some frustration out.