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1 August 2012 - 31 July 2013

Introduction

There were 18 incidents from 1 August 2012 to 31 July 2013. Pathology reports are available.

Hector's and Māui incidents 1 August 2012 - 31 July 2013

Occurence IDDate event observedSexAge classLocationPopn1Observation typeNecropsy statusPossible cause of death Pathology report
145006/08/2012UnknownUnknown3 km south of the Rangitata River Mouth
ECSIBeachcastNoneUnknownNA
145124/08/2012FemaleAdultBetween Taupata and Billy King CreekWCSIBeachcastCompleteA combination of things with this one, and no indication that she was bycaught24/08/12 (PDF, 73K) 
145219/09/2012MaleAdultBetween Karamea and Little WanganuiWCSIBeachcastCompleteUnable to diagnose definitive cause of death19/09/12 (PDF, 32K) 
146626/10/2012UnknownUnknownApprox. 10 km offshore, 30 km South of Timaru.ECSIEntanglementNoneKnown bycatch in commercial set net - released alive.NA
145312/11/2012UnknownUnknownSeaford, Golden BayWCSI CompleteToo decomposed for diagnosis. 12/11/12 (PDF, 94K) 
145404/12/2012FemaleSubadultApprox. 15 km offshore and 50 km North-East of Timaru.ECSIEntanglementCompleteKnown bycatch in commercial set net.03/12/12 (PDF, 65K)
145404/12/2012UnknownUnknownApprox. 15 km offshore and 50 km North-East of Timaru.ECSIEntanglementNoneEntanglement as observed during electronic monitoring trial (fell from net before breaking the surface)NA
145514/12/2012MaleNeonateWaimairi Beach. North of ChristchurchECSIBeachcastCompletePoor body condition and empty gastrointestinal tract. Most likely cause of death is maternal separation.14/12/12 (PDF, 118K) 
145616/12/2012FemaleAdultMapoutahi, Otago, Doctors point near Blueskin bayECSIBeachcastCompleteUnable to determine a definitive diagnosis for the cause of death of this dolphin.16/12/12 adult (PDF, 93K) 
145716/12/2012FemaleCalfWarrington mid beach, near first blow out, Otago
ECSIBeachcastCompleteThis calf may have been several weeks old. Most likely cause of death is maternal separation.
16/12/12 calf (PDF, 90K) 
145817/12/2012MaleNeonateAt sea. Collected and taken to Akaroa field officeECSIFound floating dead by tourist operatorCompleteDecomposition of this calf made it difficult to assess fully, but the most likely cause of death is maternal separation. 17/12/12 (PDF, 90K) 
145918/12/2012FemaleAdultWarrington beach, north end, OtagoECSIBeachcastCompleteNo obvious cause of death18/12/12 (PDF, 51K) 
146020/12/2012UnknownUnknownSqually Cove , Croiselles Harbour, Symond Bay, MarlboroughWCSIFloating dead on water.CompleteToo decomposed. 20/12/12 (PDF, 78K) 
146107/02/2013FemaleAdultTaramakau River mouth.WCSIBeachcastCompleteLikely a combination of pneumonia, kidney disease and large ovarian masses. 07/02/13 (PDF, 68K)
146226/02/2013UnknownUnknownApprox 1.2 km west of Stafford River, West CoastWCSIBeachcastNoneNA NA 
146328/02/2013FemaleCalfSouth Brighton Beach, Pegasus Bay, CanterburyECSIBeachcastCompleteStarvation subsequent to maternal separation.28/02/13 (PDF, 67K)
146408/03/2013MaleAdultFreshwater Basin - Milford sounWCSIBeachcastComplete1. Dilated ureter
2. Moderate parasitism
3. Open cause of death
08/03/13 (PDF, 65K)
146504/04/2013UnknownAdultTakaui Beach, HokitikaWCSIBeachcastNoneNA NA
146730/05/2013MaleAdultSouth Bay, TimaruAwaiting DNA results BeachcastComplete

1. Severe renal disease

2. Moderate to severe parasitism

30/05/13(PDF, 64K)

1) Population key:

  • WCSI - West Coast South Island
  • ECSI - East Coast South Island
  • SCSI - South Coast South Island
  • WCNI - West Coast North Island