Dolphins spotted off Wassenaar coast

A group of at least five dolphins was spotted off the coast of Wassenaar near the Wassenaarse Slag beach on Saturday around noon, according to a spokesperson from SOS Dolfijn.

The dolphins initially swam northward before changing direction and heading south. After about an hour, they disappeared from sight. The group was observed by birdwatchers at the beach, who noted the animals’ large, pointed dorsal fins, distinguishing them from the smaller, blunt fins of harbor porpoises.

While the exact species of the dolphins remains unknown, the sighting could involve common bottlenose dolphins, said the spokesperson. There is no indication that the dolphins ventured dangerously close to the shore, and SOS Dolfijn has stated that there is no cause for concern.

This sighting follows several reports of dolphins appearing in the area in recent months, although such occurrences remain relatively rare along the Dutch coast.