Dolphins (Including Calves) Stampede

Hundred of dolphins, including mothers with calves, stampede off the coast of Dana Point, California. Dana Point made famous the dolphin stampede. Southern California has the greatest density of dolphins per square mile of anywhere on earth. This includes nearly 450,000 common dolphins, the species in this video, as well as several other types of dolphins. Dana Point is one of the best places in the world to see large mega-pods that can number in herds of up to 10,000. Dolphin stampedes happen spontaneously and can occur anytime throughout the year. This racing behavior is thought to be caused by dolphins trying to catch a food source, attempting to evade natural predators such as orcas, or meeting up with another pod of dolphins. To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please contact publishers@