Lonely Dolphin's Biting Incidents Surge at Japanese Beaches

Experts link a series of non-fatal attacks on swimmers to a solitary bottlenose dolphin seeking interaction.

Eighteen people have been injured by dolphin bites in Fukui Prefecture this year alone.
Researchers believe the same male Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin is responsible for the attacks.
The dolphin's behavior is seen as an attempt to socialize, not to harm, though injuries can be serious.
Authorities have issued warnings and installed deterrents to keep beachgoers safe.
Experts emphasize the need to maintain distance from wild dolphins, despite their playful reputation.