A single dolphin thought to have injured at least six people at beaches in Fukui prefecture, with one person requiring 14 stitches

Beachgoers in Japan are being urged to stay away from dolphins following a spate of attacks thought to involve a single animal have left at least six people with minor injuries.

The cetacean – believed to be an adult Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin – has bitten several swimmers at three beaches in Fukui prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast since the end of July.