Bottle-nosed dolphins
The Bottle-nosed Dolphin is one of the larger dolphin species found in New Zealand waters and may measure over 3.5 metres in length. Yachts and ships cruising around New Zealand waters often encounter these playful mammals – they like to surf in the bow waves. Bottle-nosed dolphins have been known to dive to over 200m, and can swim at up to 40 km/h for short bursts.
photo: Chris McLennan
Photo credit: Chris McLennan
Northland