“The Dolphins Were Having More Fun”: Photographer Captures a Surfer’s Wild Moment With Aquatic Animals

Despite the impending arrival of Australia’s harsh, cold, and wet winters, surfers are currently enjoying a terrific season. Surfers aren’t the only ones attracted to the sport, however; dolphins, another intelligent species, may often be found challenging the waves as well. This photographer just captured an incredible shot of a surfer being almost pushed off his board by a playful dolphin.

After receiving north-westerly winds from Cyclone Gabrielle, surfers in Byron Bay, New South Wales, had a field day. Sightseers on the beach were treated to a touching scene, as a pod of dolphins joined the surfers in the middle of their session. The Daily Mail Australia, reported that photographer Paul Stanley-Jones was among the visitors, and captured some incredible shots of the dolphins interacting with the surfers.

Interesting interaction between the dolphins and the surfers

Paul Stanley-Jones is an avid surfer and photographer. He has been surfing since he was six years old, and he thinks, it’s awesome when people like dolphins and surfers get together in the water. Stanley-Jones values preserving precious memories, so he takes fantastic photographs.

In the Daily Mail Australia report, the photographer says, “The surfers were having the time of their lives but the dolphins were having more fun.” Based on what Stanley-Jones said, dolphins seem to be highly intelligent animals, who enjoy socializing with humans. Moreover, he notes that between ten and thirty dolphins were swimming under the surface of the water.

In one snapshot, though, a dolphin looks to nearly crash with a surfer, drawing the attention of onlookers and providing the photographer with a great shot. Locals can’t believe the critters are so friendly with the humans!

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Do dolphins love surfing too?

Humans have always been fascinated with dolphins – whether they are peering curiously beneath the water’s surface, frolicking in the wake of a boat, playing with blue whales, or riding the waves. Researchers have speculated, that these high-functioning creatures use the waves for socialization, and communication purposes. It is theorized, that the strength of the waves may also aid in the removal of parasites from their flesh.

Marine mammal researcher Mackenzie Meier studied these highly intelligent animals’ behavior. According to her, “Dolphin behavior is complex – which makes it fascinating but challenging to study. We do think that surfing is a fun and playful behavior for dolphins!” She doubts whether dolphins surf just for fun; they seem to be intelligent animals, able to smoothly coordinate their movements across the ocean.

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What do you think of this playful gesture shown by these creatures to the surfers? Let us know in the comment section.