Information sought after decapitated dolphin found north of Kaikōura
Thursday 11 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information after a member of the public discovered a decapitated dusky dolphin on a beach north of Kaikōura. Officials believe the dolphin may have washed up naturally before someone illegally removed its head.