Rare Pod of About 50 Dolphins Spotted in Seto Inland Sea

Sep 18, 2026 | News On Japan

EHIME - A rare pod of around 50 dolphins was spotted swimming through the Seto Inland Sea off Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, with dozens of dorsal fins repeatedly breaking the surface as the animals moved together.

The dolphins were encountered by a recreational fishing boat on September 17, and footage taken from the vessel showed large numbers of fins appearing one after another across the water.

The boat's captain said it was unusual to see such a large group in the area.

The dolphins may have been swimming together while chasing schools of horse mackerel, mackerel or other prey, according to the captain.

瀬戸内海で約50頭のイルカの群れ

愛媛県大洲市沖の瀬戸内海で、約50頭のイルカの群れが泳ぐ珍しい光景が確認され、水面には次々と背びれが現れた。

濑户内海现约50头海豚群

在爱媛县大洲市近海的濑户内海，一群约50头海豚被目击成群游动，大量背鳍接连露出水面，场面十分罕见。

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