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Massacre of dolphins in the Faroe Islands

The UK branch of Sea Shepherd has released images of the dolphin massacre that took place in the Faroe Islands on 11 September 2018. The whole event took place as part of the traditional slaughter that takes place there every year. According to Sea Shepherd representatives, they counted about 210 white-beaked dolphins that were herded

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: September 12, 2018 - 10:19

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 17:13

Massacre of dolphins in the Faroe Islands

The UK branch of Sea Shepherd has released images of the dolphin massacre that took place in the Faroe Islands on 11 September 2018. The whole event took place as part of the traditional slaughter that takes place there every year.

According to Sea Shepherd representatives, they counted about 210 white-beaked dolphins that were herded into a bay near the village of Hvalvík, located on the Sundini Strait, and then killed. All as part of a traditional slaughter bearing the name Grindadráp (from grindwales – mammals of the dolphin family that are usually the prey).

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So far, no one has succeeded in influencing the inhabitants to stop this macabre practice. Every year, the bay into which the animals are herded turns into a body of water covered with the blood of hundreds of animals.

The tradition, which the locals take very seriously, dates back to ancient Viking times and today has only a symbolic dimension. Unless you are a dolphin, whale or porpoise, then it is a fight for survival.

Source and Photo: Sea Shepherd

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Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.