Dusky dolphin  (Lagenorhynchus obscurus)

The extent of the threats to this species is not fully understood, but major losses are recorded as a result of gillnet entanglement and illegal harpooning (1). Dolphin meat is in demand in Peru and blubber is used as shark bait (1).

The direct fishery of all small cetaceans is prohibited but the demand is high enough for this ban to be poorly enforced and therefore ineffective (2).