The bottlenose dolphin is a robust, highly intelligent cetacean with a distinctive short, thick beak and streamlined grey body. Found in coastal and offshore waters worldwide, it hunts fish and squid using echolocation and often cooperates with others in coordinated feeding. These dolphins are curious around divers and frequently visit boats, though interactions should remain passive—their intelligence and strong social bonds make them compelling subjects for observation.
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Sites where its range and habitat make it likely — not yet confirmed by a logged sighting.