Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpanish officials have launched a formal investigation after Toñi, the matriarch of a critically endangered Iberian orca pod, was injured by suspected shotgun fire. Multiple projectiles remain lodged in the whale's dorsal fin, creating a severe risk of infection for the matriarch. Spanish authorities are coordinating with Portuguese officials as the injuries were first detected after the pod travelled from waters near Faro. The endangered Iberian orca population numbers just 30 to 40 whales and already struggles against food scarcity, pollution, and dense shipping traffic. Tensions between sailors and the pod have escalated over vessel damage, though scientists stress the orcas' interactions are social play rather than aggressive attacks. In fullOrca known for ramming boats spotted with suspected gunshot woundsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Investigation launched after orca seen with suspected gunshot wounds
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpanish officials have launched a formal investigation after Toñi, the matriarch of a critically endangered Iberian orca pod, was injured by suspected shotgun fire. Multiple projectiles remain lodged in the whale's dorsal fin, creating a severe risk of infection for the matriarch. Spanish authorities are coordinating with Portuguese officials as the injuries were first detected after the pod travelled from waters near Faro. The endangered Iberian orca population numbers just 30 to 40 whales and already struggles against food scarcity, pollution, and dense shipping traffic. Tensions between sailors and the pod have escalated over vessel damage, though scientists stress the orcas' interactions are social play rather than aggressive attacks. In fullOrca known for ramming boats spotted with suspected gunshot woundsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
