Dusky Dolphin

About the Dusky Dolphin

Among the most acrobatic dolphins, performing spectacular aerial displays. They are found in the waters off New Zealand, South America, and southern Africa. They are highly social and often approach boats to bow-ride. They hunt cooperatively, herding fish into tight balls. They are smaller than bottlenose dolphins but more agile. They can live 20+ years. They are sometimes caught in fishing nets. They have a distinctive dark cape and white belly. They are among the most studied dolphin species in New Zealand.