A killer whale has reportedly been seen off Spain with wounds said to be consistent with shotgun pellets. The sighting is concerning because it may indicate deliberate harm to a protected marine animal, amid heightened attention on interactions between orcas and boats in the region.

The report links the incident to recent cases in which orcas have damaged yachts in waters around Spain and Portugal. However, the article text provided does not include further verified details about the whale’s condition, the location, or any investigation into the injuries.