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Orca interactions with sailboats along the coasts of Portugal, Spain, and the Bay of Biscay have increased, with reports of two vessels sinking and 30 attacks occurring in a single month.▶ 0:36 Contrary to common misconceptions, running an engine does not deter orcas and may instead attract them due to noise.▶ 7:01 While some suggest installing rudder spikes or deploying derelict vessels to discourage the animals, these methods remain unproven and logistically impractical in deep-water shipping lanes.▶ 8:59 Current safety recommendations for transiting these waters include staying in depths shallower than 20 meters, avoiding night sailing, and maintaining a position at least 10 degrees west of the coast to avoid the tuna-following pods.▶ 13:26 If an attack occurs, sailors should engage the engine to reach shallow water or exit the area quickly and broadcast a distress call on VHF 16.▶ 13:51 Real-time tracking of orca locations and interaction reports is available through the website orca.pt and its associated WhatsApp group.▶ 14:49

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