Spinner dolphins are known to be playful, and even acrobatic. They are also known to jump out of the water just to spin and flip in midair! Their playful nature also comes with a certain amount of curiosity. This dolphin broke away from the rest of the pod and calmly swam up to me to get a closer look. Its slow movements were mesmerizing, especially since I'm used to seeing these dolphins move at a quicker pace. This change of pace made an already special encounter into a memory that I will not soon forget.