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For now, scientists recommend that mariners refrain from lingering in known orca hotspots and promptly vacate the immediate area if spotted. Additionally, reporting these interactions and following safety protocols can help mitigate risks. Surprisingly, creating loud noises to scare away orcas may have the opposite effect, encouraging further attention from the animals.
Conclusion: A Temporary Fad?
While no definitive long-term solution has yet emerged to prevent the orca attacks, it appears that the aggressive interactions may be subsiding. Reports indicate a decline in attack incidents compared to previous years, lending weight to the notion that this unusual behavior was likely a temporary phase reminiscent of other orca fads, such as wearing dead salmon as hats.