Dolphin Predators: Threats, Hunting Strategies, And Conservation Implications
Dolphins face diverse predators, including killer whales, sharks (great whites, tiger sharks, spinner sharks), and false killer whales. These predators use various strategies: killer whales hunt in coordinated groups, sharks ambush from below or pursue at speed, and false killer whales opportunistically target smaller dolphins. Spinner sharks pose an emerging threat, while cookiecutter sharks inflict…