Spinner dolphins are found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. They are pelagic, living in open ocean, but are often found near coastlines and islands.
Details:
- Geographic distribution: All major oceans except the Arctic.
- Specific locations: Hawaiian Islands, Eastern Tropical Pacific, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea.
- Water depth: Surface to 1,000 meters.
- Temperature: Prefer above 20°C (68°F), range 16–30°C (61–86°F).
They are highly social, forming groups of a few to several hundred, and feed primarily on fish, squid, and crustaceans using echolocation.