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Hector’s and Māui’s dolphin deaths among the West Coast of the South Island population

By cause of death, 1921–2008 (aggregated), number of dolphins

0102030Not determinableKnown entanglementNot assessedPossible entanglementNot availableProbable entanglementNaturalUnknownPossible human interactionTrauma (unknown cause)Boat strikeEuthanizedHuman interactionHector’s and Māui’s dolphin deaths among the West Coast of theSouth Island populationBy cause of death, 1921–2008 (aggregated), number of dolphinsProvider: Ministry for the Environment