I think terrorists is too harsh a term to use.
They are very much militant. But I think pirate is a better term.
The crew of the whaling ships know what will be against them so it is not terrorism. And to their credit. Sea Shepherd does not run and hide after their attacks. Or hide behind anything but their own egos.
I believe that by Maritime law. They can be fired on for attacking a vessel at sea. And by that token if they are engaged they cannot be charged with terrorism if they throw a rock at the incoming harpoon.
Terrorism is when and if they attack some random unarmed cargo carrier that has no idea it is carrying whale meat.
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