Biting Dolphins

Almost everyone thinks of dolphins as sweet and cuddly fish like Flipper.  But they are wild animals and are very good predators.   So this doesn’t really surprise me that they are biting people in places where they are fed often.  Feeding the dolphins interferes with thier natural predatory instincts and makes them come closer to people and makes them more aggressive when around people.  All they are doing is looking for food and if someone doesn’t feed themn they get more aggressive and strike out to people.  Dolphins are smart  and very friendly animals, but don;t mess with them and feed them, it is illegal and also makes them more agressive towards people.

Marine Officials Warn Of Biting Dolphins

Marine researchers are warning about a growing number of dolphin bite cases in Sarasota County, according to a Local 6 News report.

Florida experts said wild dolphins are becoming more aggressive because boaters are feeding them.

"It seems reasonable to understand why you wouldn’t feed a bear or somethig more dangerous appearing but these are wild animals," dolphin researcher Jason Allen said. "They are wild animals with lots of sharp teeth."

Officials said a dolphin recently bit a woman from Lakeland this month when she tried to pet it.

It is illegal to feed, harass, swim with or follow wild dolphins. Violators face misdemeanor charges for committing the crimes.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.