Dolphins: Flipper or Killer?

Science World, Oct 18, 1999 by Melissa Stewart

REALITY CHECK

In the end, scientists have much to learn about dolphin behavior. But they've concluded that, like other large mammals, wild dolphins engage in violent acts and can be dangerous to other animals and even humans. In recent years, travel agents have begun wooing tourists with boat trips that highlight swimming with wild dolphins. Experts are concerned about reports that wild dolphins have bitten, hit, and bodyslammed swimmers. "Wild dolphins need to be viewed with respect and kept at a safe distance," says Dunn.

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