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Sea lion attacks on humans are rare, but when humans come within approximately 2.5 meters (8 ft), it can be very unsafe. [26] In a highly unusual attack in 2007 in Western Australia , a sea lion leapt from the water and seriously mauled a 13-year-old girl surfing behind a speedboat.
“It seems more likely that it is human caused,” Marine mammal zoologist Anna Hall of Seaview Marine Sciences said, noting the animals’ injuries did not match killer whale or shark attacks.
Aggression toward humans is not typical for sea lions, but the mammals are very sick at the moment because of an offshore toxic algae bloom, said John Warner, the CEO of the Marine Mammal Care ...
The sea lions have learned that being near the fisheries they have a better chance at capturing fish with little to no work, but as a result they are in more danger from boats and net entanglement. [13] They are impacted by humans indirectly as well. Stray dogs introduced by humans form packs and attack sea lions. [13]
This is a list of large carnivores known to prey on humans. The order Carnivora consists of numerous mammal species specialized in eating flesh. This list does not include animal attacks on humans by domesticated species (dogs), or animals held in zoos, aquaria, circuses, private homes or other non-natural settings.
The San Diego City Council voted unanimously to temporarily close access to Point La Jolla year-round due to dangerous interactions with sea lions by members of the public.
This category is for articles that describe mortal attacks on humans by animals. ... Deaths due to lion attacks (1 C, 7 P) O. Deaths due to orca attacks (4 P) R.
See how this sea lion recovers from a devastating shark attack