When Dolphins Attack
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These wild animals shouldn't be kept in dolphin parks, such as sea world. From water parks all over the world to dolphin encounters in the open ocean. Here's what happens when dolphins attack.
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What Is It?
Dolphins are aquatic mammals in the Cetacea order, with around forty species distributed worldwide. The anatomy of these creatures typically consists of two pectoral fins, a boneless dorsal fin, which is used for stability, and a tail fin, for propulsion. Dolphins are fast swimmers and some species can travel at 34.5 miles per hour. When travelling, the jumps that they perform above the water’s surface can help them conserve energy, as there is less friction in the air. They also possess incredible hearing and can use echolocation to track down objects of interest. Dolphins are probably best known for being among the planet’s most intelligent animals. The brain to mass ration in some species is second only to humans. They are known to learn, teach, cooperate, scheme and grieve. There’s also a belief that they are self-aware, which may be an indication of highly developed, abstract thinking, similar to that of human beings. Even though dolphins have long been thought of as playful and friendly creatures, there might also be a darker side to them.
Number 4 Dolphin Park in Mexico
During a ‘swim with the dolphins’ program at Isla Mujeres, in Mexico, a Swedish couple on their honeymoon were terrified when the marine creatures started swimming towards them. Sabina Cadbrand and Christopher Stenstrom had joined the program along with six other tourists. At first things were going great, according to Cadbrand. The instructors had told them to splash the water and have the dolphins reciprocate.
Where Is It Located?
Dolphins are widespread and most species tend to prefer the warmer waters of the tropic zones. The bottlenose dolphin is the most common dolphin species and it can be found everywhere except for the Arctic and Antarctic regions. These creatures have a long standing relationship with humans and are a frequent addition to aquariums or water parks. In the south of Brazil, a pod of bottlenose dolphins is known to cooperate with the local human population by driving fish into fishermen’s nets.
Number 3 Dusty
In 2013, Dusty, a female bottlenose dolphin swimming close to the coast of Ireland, had gained a reputation. However, it hadn’t always been so. The dolphin had been frequently visiting beaches in north Clare since 2000 and became an attraction at Doolin for constantly interacting with bathers and playing with them, sometimes for hours on end. The dolphin was reportedly completely unafraid of people and actively sought out swimmers. She even starred in an Irish tourist board ad campaign. While most people reported fantastic encounters with Dusty, others, particularly in more recent years, weren’t so fortunate.
How?
Aside from weighing an average 660 pounds, it can reach over 13 feet in length on a body streamlined by millions of years of evolution. This means that it’s almost impossible to overpower it in the water.
Number 2 Tião the Dolphin
In March 1994, a male bottlenose dolphin started visiting the area of São Sebastião, in Brazil. The locals named him Tião, in honor of the town. Tião was spotted daily following boats and, after a few months, he moved north to a local beach and would frequently get closer to bathers. He became very popular for playing and interacting with people in the water. Some tried to grab his fins so that he would drag them through the water.
How?
It would be wise to treat dolphins with respect. The signs that a dolphin will allow such an interaction are usually pretty clear. If a dolphin slaps its tail on the water’s surface or claps its jaws at you, it probably means it’s displeased with you behavior and it’s time to get out of the water. If it grabs your arm or leg in its jaws, don’t pull away as you will hurt yourself with its sharp teeth.
Number 1 Attack at SeaWorld Orlando
The dolphin partially jumped out of the water and grabbed the girl’s arm in its jaws. Her parents captured the attack on video. Luckily, their daughter wasn’t pulled in the water but she was left with four puncture wounds on her arm. The young girl’s parents posted the video online and it soon became viral. Fortunately, the girl wasn’t seriously hurt but the incident sparked new debates about properly regulating the interaction between dolphins and humans.
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