do dolphins attack humans

Dolphins generally do not attack humans, but there have been documented instances where dolphins have attacked swimmers. These attacks are usually rare and can be attributed to various causes such as hormonal fluctuations, sexual frustration, protective behavior of mothers towards their young, or defensive reactions when humans get too close or behave inappropriately around them. One notable case involved a "rogue" or "sexually frustrated" dolphin in Japan that attacked multiple swimmers over several years, causing injuries such as bite wounds and even broken ribs. While dolphins are not normally aggressive towards humans and do not eat them, their strength and biting can lead to serious injury in some cases. Aggressive behavior can also result from dolphins being habituated to humans through feeding or being harassed by people. There has even been a very rare fatal case of a dolphin attack recorded in Brazil in 1994 when a dolphin named Tião attacked bathers after being repeatedly harassed. In summary, dolphins do not typically attack humans but can do so under certain conditions related to their behavior, social dynamics, or stress caused by humans. These attacks, while not common, can sometimes be serious or even, in rare cases, fatal.