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Grey Seals Target Dolphins, Raising Safety Concerns

4/7/2026

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Grey seals off the Welsh coast have begun preying on dolphins and porpoises, raising concerns for human safety.
The first recorded dolphin death from a seal attack occurred in Pembrokeshire.
Experts say this predatory behavior may be spreading, with 20 individuals identified in the British Isles.
The increase in dolphin populations and depletion of fish stocks due to commercial fishing have pushed dolphins into shallower waters, making them vulnerable.

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Grey seals off the Welsh coast have begun preying on dolphins and porpoises, raising concerns for human safety.
The first recorded dolphin death from a seal attack occurred in Pembrokeshire.
Experts say this predatory behavior may be spreading, with 20 individuals identified in the British Isles.
The increase in dolphin populations and depletion of fish stocks due to commercial fishing have pushed dolphins into shallower waters, making them vulnerable.