October 4, 2026
2 species · 1,025 counted; additional uncounted · Newport Beach, Dana Point, San Diego
Very rare: Short-finned pilot whale
| Species | Reported | By harbour | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common dolphin | 950 counted; additional uncounted | Newport Beach: 950 · Dana Point: Present, count unknown | Daily |
| Short-finned pilot whale | 75 | San Diego: 75 | Very rare |
Records are grouped by the source report date, not collection day. Counts include only numerical reports; present-but-uncounted sightings are listed separately. These are operator-reported observations, not deduplicated individual animals. See methodology. Machine-readable copy: /sightings.json.
Source report dates: Dana Wharf 2026-10-04 · SD Whale Watch 2026-10-04 · Newport Whales 2026-10-04 · Davey's Locker 2026-10-04