Watch video: Dolphins seen swimming near Worli in Mumbai

Dolphins were spotted swimming close to Mumbai's Worli waterfront on December 17, captivating residents along the urban shoreline. A video shared on Instagram captured a small group of the marine mammals gliding gracefully through calm, clear waters near the shore and has garnered 3.9 million views and 286,000 likes.

Onlookers paused in amazement, leaning over railings and pointing at the playful creatures as they broke the monotony of the city landscape. The footage showed the dolphins moving in synchrony, their fins slicing the surface, with birds flying overhead against the bustling city backdrop.

The video opens with a crowd gathered along the concrete edge of the waterfront, eyes fixed on the sea. As the camera pans, the dolphins appear, completing a serene tableau amid the urban setting.

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How netizens reacted to the viral video

A user sarcastically commented," They thought we come to Dubai but no habibi it's Mumbai's Worli."

Second user commented," When even dolphins are doing city visits but you're still stuck in traffic...Aamchi Mumbai

Third user wrote, 'Returned after 5 years, last seen during the time of Corona

A user joked saying that 'they had come to see Messi.'


A marine biologist wrote, " These are Indian Ocean Humpback dolphins. It's a near shore dolphin species found all along west coast of India. In Mumbai, they are pretty common around Colaba, Worli, Madh and especially around Creek Mouths! This is an amazing documentation!

An Instagram user said it is the result of keeping our waters clean. Another wrote 'If we stop littering and clean our ocean we will be able see all kinds of beautiful sea creatures crystal clear.