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They can weigh between 6 and 11 tonnes, depending on their sex and size

Video. Why orcas won't stop ramming boats off the Portuguese coast

Updated: 07/10/2025 - 8:01 GMT+2

Curious about the rudder, orcas have increasingly approached ships over the last five years.

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