‘All That’s Interesting’: Cool Facts To Spark Your Curiosity

#11

“The otter was shredding, caught a couple of nice waves.”⁠
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Over the past few years, reports of a renegade otter stealing surfers’ boards have emerged around Santa Cruz, California. But those reports have skyrocketed since mid-June as this ill-tempered sea otter has reached a new level of aggression. This five-year-old female has commandeered several surfboards in recent weeks, and while some surfers have enjoyed their experiences with the animal, otter specialists are quick to emphasize the danger of such a close encounter. With razor-sharp teeth and jaws strong enough to crush clams and mussels, they pose a clear threat to the surfers — but the risk goes both ways. If the otter were to bite a human, the state would be forced to euthanize her. Signs now line the coast warning surfers of the threat: “Aggressive Sea Otter In This Area. Enter The Water At Your Own Risk.”⁠