Are Dolphins Really Friendly?

Dolphins have a reputation for being friendly, but they are actually wild animals who should be treated with caution and respect. Interactions with people change dolphin behavior for the worse. They lose their natural wariness, which makes them easy targets for vandalism and shark attack.

Are dolphins aggressive to humans?

Dolphins can be aggressive to people, other dolphins, or even self-harm. ... Pushing people into deeper water, head-jerking, and biting causing broken bones, skin abrasions and other injuries have all been reported with direct contact interactions with dolphins.

Do dolphins like humans?

The science makes one fact undeniably clear: wild dolphins of some species are noted for seeking out social encounters with humans. ... One might go so far as to say it constitutes irrefutable evidence: apparently wild dolphins can have an affinity for humans.