A viral video shows a fisherman celebrating his first-ever yellowfin tuna catch, but a sea lion had other plans. The marine mammal emerged from the water and stole the fish from the angler.
Depredation by Sea Lions
Wildlife experts refer to this behavior as ‘depredation,’ where marine mammals steal fish directly from anglers, fishing lines, nets, or boats. Sea lions are notorious for this behavior, as they quickly learn to associate fishing activity with an easy meal.
The incident is not an isolated one, as sea lions have become skilled at stealing fish in some areas. The confidence displayed by the sea lion in the video suggests that this may not be its first time stealing a catch.
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