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In 1888, a white dolphin appeared in the strait between New Zealand’s north and south islands. “Pelorus Jack” would guide steamers through the dangerous French Pass, known for its rocks and strong currents, swimming besides the ships until they were safely through. He was likely a Risso’s Dolphin, Grampus griseus, which were not normally found in that part of the sea. He faithfully led ships through the strait for 24 years, and not a single shipwreck occurred in that time. He disappeared in 1912, as mysteriously as he’d come.

In 1888, a white dolphin appeared in the strait between New Zealand’s north and south islands. “Pelorus Jack” would guide steamers through the dangerous French Pass, known for its rocks and strong currents, swimming besides the ships until they were safely through.

He was likely a Risso’s Dolphin, Grampus griseus, which were not normally found in that part of the sea. He faithfully led ships through the strait for 24 years, and not a single shipwreck occurred in that time. He disappeared in 1912, as mysteriously as he’d come.

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