Is it rare to see a dolphin?
Is it rare to see a dolphin? While some dolphin species are quite common, like the aptly named common dolphin and the bottlenose dolphin, many types of dolphins around the world are quite rare to see, either because they live in unusual environments, have small population sizes, or both. 1 Here are 8 uncommon yet fascinating types of dolphins.
What to do if you see a dolphin?
Although dolphins may seem curious, many of their behaviors are often misinterpreted as “friendly” when they actually are, in fact, signs of disturbance or aggression. If a dolphin approaches you in the water, do not engage, pursue, or otherwise interact with the dolphin, and take immediate steps to move away.
What are the chances of seeing a dolphin?
Most excursions claim a “90% chance of seeing wild dolphins”, but is this accurate? The good news is that the chance you'll see wild dolphins is probably quite a bit more than 90%. In fact, it's quite rare for travelers to not see a pod of Mauritian wild dolphins.
Do dolphins trust humans?
There are now many positive stories of the good relationships between dolphins and humans, including the way this almost totally non-aggressive creature not only likes interacting with humans but sometimes saves them.
What is the most common time to see dolphins?
Dolphins are most active at the crack of dawn, between 10 am and noon, and from 2 pm till dusk. A great pair of telephoto lenses or binoculars can be invaluable tools to spot dolphins easily.