Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·7 Sep, 2026 05:07 AM3 mins to read‌Social media users were outraged by a stunt involving a leopard seal at Petone Beach. Photo / @kosmos_nzSocial media users were outraged by a stunt involving a leopard seal at Petone Beach. Photo / @kosmos_nzA man has been filmed throwing a dead fish at a leopard seal on a Lower Hutt beach, sparking outrage online and prompting Department of Conservation (DoC) action.The roughly 3m-long female came ashore at Petone Beach on Friday night, drawing curious crowds before returning to the sea this morning.