Close Up: Moko the Dolphin's Aggression Problem

He's stolen surfboards, left teenage girls and women stranded at sea, even battered and bruised, and some say it's only a matter of time before Moko the dolphin causes a deadly accident.

More recently six people in almost as many days have needed rescuing at sea as Moko's temperament changes and he becomes more agressive.

The teenage dolphin is growing up and has moved to a more populated beach to play.

Problem is he relates more to humans than his own and may be looking for a mate of the human kind.

Donna-Marie Lever headed to Gisborne in search of the dolphin and Pofessor Mark Oramsm, a marine science expert from AUT, joined Mark in the studio.

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[chadtheruler]

thats classic!

he could kull someone, or have six with a femill humun!!

[notis1000]

RESPECT THE DOLPHINS ENVIRONMENT ... THESE ANIMALS ARE NOT FOR FOOLLING AROUND AND PLAYING … GAMES IN SWIMMING POOLS & ΙΝ THE SEA HAVE RESULTED TO SERIOUS INJURIES & DEATH !! IF YOU WANT TO PLAY BUY A DOG ... THE SEA BELONGS TO THE DOLPHINS NOT TO US !!

[xloveXghoulx]

the problem is these people needed to give him space and never forget that he's a wild animal. never go far enough where you cant stand up. poor moko didnt relate to his own kind and died because of it. =( i hope people realize they need to watch their boundaries, even with cute wild animals.

[davecameronz]

I think they should call the Japanese, shut off all cameras, and let the problem solve itself.

[draco3113]

if a stranger came into my house wearing a speedo i would probably be a tad aggressive also

[ManzaWoman]

@antonposa

Thanks!

[antonposa]

@ManzaWoman A moko is a traditional maori facial tattoo.

[ManzaWoman]

What is the meaning of MOKO?

[ManzaWoman]

Moko: I am going to play a little bit with this woman. Here you go... Take this!...

Woman: Ohhhh... ShIt...

Hahahaha

[Gritzaable]

LMAO imagine getting raped by a dolphin

[Gritzaable]

@chadtheruler wtf why u type like that :L

[FanFickChick1992]

I actually think the behavior change may be the result of Moko being near death perhaps? I'm not sure what the date of death is, but animals usualy tend to go through some sort of change right before they die. RIP Moko.