We played like this for about 30 minutes in all walking
about half a mile along the shore line in the process.
Some of the time it was more energetic, at others less so.
Here he is in the shallows having done another lunge from
the depths to near-by getting me wet from his bow-wave in
the process.
Despite the
apparent aggression it was all very good natured and if I
squatted down, I could calm things for a while. Seals spend
most of their time horizontal, rearing themselves up and
gaining height over another seal is a sign of intimidation
or aggression. This is why they often respond
aggressively to humans walking nearby - they feel they are
being challenged. Losing height gives them the message you
are not a threat and usually causes them to calm down.
Paul Ward -
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