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The more I learn about how smart Orcas are the more I think the only reason humans can go in the ocean and come back alive is that they choose to let us.

Apparently we amuse them or something.

Maybe they know what the scariest creature in the ocean is?

They do chew on our boats for fun, they don't seem all that scared!

Is there a theory as to why? Do we just taste bad? Something else?

How about humans don't usually go swimming near where orcas hunt.

Yeah that ain't it.

https://atthewatersedge.ca/kayaking-with-orcas/

That looks like people kayaking, not swimming. And how many people do that per year?

Consider that it takes millions of people swimming next to sharks every year for just a few bites to happen.

Do you know how absurdly easy it would be to tip over a kayak and eat the occupants?

They've seen humans whaling, actually helped out in some places, notably at Eden south east Australia, perhaps they know we're pretty smart and don't want to FAFO.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killer_whales_of_Eden,_New_Sou...

Here’s my guess.

Human liver: 2,500 calories White shark liver: 2,000,000 calories (800x more)