More fins

Spinner dolphins swim in the waters off Hawaii

Yesterday, I posted photos of a manta ray encounter (here), noting that, if fins are seen in the water, manta rays are one likely reason. After the post went live, I went for a swim. I didn’t see anything unusual and was heading back in when I turned and saw fins in the water. This time, they were clearly dolphin fins.

Sometimes, the dolphins zip by as if they’re late for an appointment, but these were proceeding in a very leisurely fashion, so I thought I’d swim back out a ways and see if any came to check my out. As I swam, I’d pop up to see what was going on. Quite a few dolphins went by in small groups, but I saw more were following.

Spinner dolphins swim in the waters off Hawaii

Luckily, one of these groups was traveling closer to shore than the others and as I ducked my head underwater, I saw them approaching. The lead dolphin did veer in my direction, but carried on its way, followed by a trio that maintained impressive formation as they passed. The whole encounter lasted just a few minutes, but I was thrilled to see them and happy to get a few decent photos.

Spinner dolphins swim in the waters off Hawaii

8 thoughts on “More fins”

  1. kzmcb's avatarkzmcb

    I loved your first post on fins, with the stunning photos and a narrative I was sure would end in a slash. Glad it didn’t, so that these fins could follow and more to come I hope.

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        1. Graham's avatarGraham Post author

          Love the name Wobbegong! It’s mostly reef sharks around here, which are curious but not dangerous unless you’re dragging around dead fish! However, there are some Galapagos and tiger sharks, which are a different proposition altogether.

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