Australia · observation
Off Cape Hauy, south-east Tasmania
· Tasmania
A tourist-boat captain reported three seals: one dead animal identified by the report as a New Zealand fur seal and two injured fur seals whose species were not specified. The source reported an investigation but did not establish cause.
- Species
- Not recorded / not sure
- Number of seals
- 3
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- ABC News
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-28/authorities-investigate-seal-shooting/4718838 — Published 28 May; says the encounter was on Monday, 27 May.
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.