Australia · observation
Seven Mile Beach, near Hobart
· Tasmania
The southern elephant seal known as Neil was photographed at Seven Mile Beach on 27 June during his June–July stay ashore. This dated photograph anchors the broader visit described in earlier coverage.
- Species
- Not recorded / not sure
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Neil
- Source
- ABC News; Sam Volker Photography
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/neil-seal-tasmania-joy-worldwide-social-media/106892670 — Sam Volker photo descriptions explicitly give Seven Mile Beach, 27 June 2026. Earlier account: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-26/neil-the-seal-not-immune-from-new-bird-flu-threat-tasmania/106840166 . Name and species follow the sources.
- 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.