I know of cases where a person is hanging onto a fish to bring the animal closer, enticing it, to get the thrill of a lifetime and a photo opportunity. Not a good idea: The dolphin wants to get a firm grip on the fish and bites the hand. |
In your area, Charlotte Harbor, we see a lot of animals that have wounds and scars from entanglement with fishing line. Some may have been caused by being in areas where people were feeding them. |
Since then, Toro has been seen near boats, approaching fishing boats, taking handouts. That's a recipe for disaster. |