What does it mean when a dolphins dorsal fin is bent?
Primarily, a bent dorsal fin in dolphins happens due to insufficient movement, which impacts the tissue structure, leading to a breakdown in cartilage. In captivity, where dolphins might not swim as much as in the wild, bent dorsal fins are seen more often. Let’s dive into the specifics of why this happens, if it’s possible to fix, and whether wild dolphins, like those in Hawaii, are known to experience this condition.