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Dolphin Stranding at Whitsands Bay in South East Cornwall Additional information/photographs Brief examination of the carcass: Date: 30/03/2006 Species: Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) Sex: Male Length: 1.9 m * (tail removed)
Condition: The male common dolphin stranded between the rocks at the high tide mark on Whitsands Bay (Figure 1). Injuries included cut marks and abrasions on the flank (Figure 2), along with cut marks and abrasions on the back and dorsal fin (Figure 3). Cut and rake marks in the lower abdomen and upper tail stock (Figure 4), tail not present (Figure 5). Injuries including cut marks and missing epidermis found on the beak and lower jaw (Figure 6). Damage to teeth no 42 to 56 in the beak, and to teeth no. 126, 127, 130 to 132 and 136 to 158 in the lower jaw (Figure 7). Rake marks spaced by between 4.3 mm to 5.5 mm, along with a row of 26 puncture marks spaced by between 3.7 mm and 4.4 mm. Carcass c. 7 days post mortem Probable cause of death: Fishing Bycatch
Figure 1. The male common dolphin stranded at Whitsands Bay
Figure 2. Cut marks (cu) and abrasions (ab) on the flank (the body has been moved a short distance to be out of the surf)
Figure 3. Cut marks and abrasions on the back and dorsal fin
Figure 4. Cut and rake marks in the lower abdomen and upper tail stock
Figure 5. Missing tail stump
Figure 6. Beak and lower jaw showing cut marks and missing epidermis
Figure 7. Front view of damage to the beak and lower jaw. Damage to teeth no 42 to 56 in the beak, and to teeth no. 126, 127, 130 to 132 and 136 to 158 in the lower jaw
Figure 8. Rake marks spaced by between 4.3 mm to 5.5 mm, along with a row of 26 puncture marks spaced by between 3.7 mm and 4.4 mm (bar = 30 mm)
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