why don't orcas attack humans

Orcas don't typically attack humans because they have highly specialized diets and sophisticated sensory systems that help them distinguish humans from their usual prey. They use echolocation to identify prey and often do not recognize humans as food. Additionally, orca behavior is culturally influenced within pods, and humans have never been part of their prey culture, making attacks very rare. Despite their power, wild orcas appear to avoid humans and may even show curiosity or gentle interaction rather than aggression. In captivity, stressed orcas have been known to act aggressively, but in the wild, attacks on humans are almost unheard of and there is only one unverified fatal incident. Their avoidance of humans seems to be a combination of biological prey preferences and social/cultural norms within orca populations.