DOC investigates decapitated seals found at Muriwai Beach

Thursday 17 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 17 Jul 2025, 8:52pm

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The Department of Conservation is investigating after two kekeno/NZ fur seals were found decapitated at Muriwai Beach in early June. Officials are seeking information regarding the incidents involving the protected marine mammals in West Auckland.

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1. StuffThu 17 Jul 2025, 11:15am

   Decapitation of seals, and dolphin pod drive-through under DOC investigation (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 17 Jul 2025, 11:23am

   Members of the public discover decapitated seals at Auckland beach (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 17 Jul 2025, 3:49pm

   Decapitated seals found at Muriwai Beach, Department of Conservation investigating (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 17 Jul 2025, 8:52pm

   Investigation underway after two fur seals found decapitated at Auckland's Muriwai beach (opens in new tab)