Spinner dophins have white bodies, a black mantle, and a dark eye patch. They are found only in Hawaii. Their enemies are Tiger Sharks and Cookie-Cutter Sharks. Spinner dophins eat small fish, squid, and shrimp. They have an average life span of 12-40 years. Spinner dophins are named for their beautiful acrobatics. They feed at night. Their spins can be as high as 14 spins in a row (up, down, or side to side.)

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