A dolphin at the Miami Seaquarium attacked his trainer Sunday during the Flipper Show.
Sundance, the dolphin, turned violent during the performance and began to go after the trainer, according to a report.
The attack occurred in front of families and children and was caught on camera.
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Photographer Shannon Carpenter posted footage of the attack to social media.
Eventually, the trainer escaped the water and appeared shaken on the dock, the report noted. The trainer was then brought to a local hospital.
“A dolphin and trainer accidentally collided in the water on Saturday while performing a routine behavior as part of the Flipper Show,” a statement from Miami Seaquarium read.
“This was an uncomfortable interaction for both of them and the dolphin reacted by breaking away from the routine and striking the trainer. As a precaution, Miami-Dade County safety authorities were contacted. Our family extends to include the animals in our care, our team members and our guests. While there is no apparent serious injury, a careful watch and follow-up evaluations will ensure the best care for all.”
The Sunday attack is the most recent in a series of incidents being investigated by the Department of Agriculture, the report noted. In June 2021, a 17-page report was released detailing a number of animal welfare violations, which included feeding rotten fish to animals and the deaths of dolphins resulting from a faulty tank.
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“Time is up at Miami Seaquarium, where long-suffering dolphins desperately need protection and workers are at risk. PETA urges this abusement park to end its exploitation of dolphins by getting them into sanctuaries as quickly as possible, where they’d never be used in tawdry shows again and no-one else will get hurt,” People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said in a statement.
