Two sea lions killed and one injured in Canterbury shooting
Sunday 10 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Department of Conservation
Two sea lions were killed and a third was injured during a shooting near the Waitaki River mouth on Saturday. A local man reported that some animals in the colony were almost tame and would approach people and dogs. Police are conducting post-mortem examinations to confirm the cause of death.
