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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.
There have been several instances of sea lion attacks on humans, although they are relatively rare. In one notable case, a young girl was dragged into the water by a sea lion in British Columbia. The incident occurred when the girl and her family were feeding the sea lion from a dock.
4 Μαΐ 2022 · Sea lions are typically not dangerous, but they can show signs of aggression. There are rare cases where sea lions attack humans, and most attacks are attributed to behavioral change, food poisoning, or territory disturbance. Fortunately, sea lion attacks never resulted in human death.
Southern California beachgoers are being warned that sea lions are showing unusual signs of aggression as they continue to be exposed to a toxic algae bloom.
21 Ιουν 2019 · Megan Pagnini, 13, was attacked by a sea lion on Friday, June 14, 2019, and suffered a deep gash to her leg. Hanging out and taking selfies on the beach is hardly an unusual pastime for a 13-year ...
7 Ιουλ 2023 · Sea lions aren't normally aggressive towards humans, but there have been at least five instances where sea lions have bitten beachgoers in recent weeks. They aren't intentionally attacking humans, says Alissa Deming, a vet at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Orange County.
In December of 2017 and January of 2018, four sea lion (Zalophus californianus) bites in humans occurred at a popular open-water recreational swimming area in San Francisco, California. Three swimmers required treatment at a local trauma center and two required surgery.
