A sea lion has been spotted at a New Zealand surfing competition.

A sea lion made a close-up appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs at St Clair Beach in Dunedin, playing in the waves and occasionally inspecting competitors. Surfing New Zealand CEO Ben Kennington said the animal was keen to play around, as many people from the North Island haven't seen many sea lions in the water. The event was a highlight for many participants.

January 08, 2024
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