A young female orca named Toñi, spotted near Gibraltar, has been discovered with ten distinct holes in her dorsal fin, raising alarms among marine conservationists. Experts suspect that the injuries were caused by a shotgun blast, highlighting ongoing concerns about the threats faced by marine wildlife in the region. This rare and distressing case underscores the urgent need for increased protection measures for the vulnerable orca populations inhabiting the waters around the Strait of Gibraltar.
Gibraltar Orca Toñi Found with Multiple Holes in Fin Raising Concerns Over Marine Wildlife Safety
Marine biologists and environmentalists have been left alarmed after Toñi, a well-known orca residing in the waters near Gibraltar, was discovered bearing multiple perforations in her dorsal fin. Experts have identified around 10 distinct holes, which preliminary investigations suggest may have been caused by a shotgun blast. This disturbing finding has sparked urgent calls for stricter…
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Author : Mia Garcia
Publish date : 2026-08-29 00:36:00
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