The Hawaiian Monk Seal is an endangered endemic seal in the Hawaiian Islands.
Most are found in the far western part of the island chain, but recently,
several have been making their way east to the islands of Maui and Hawaii.
With an estimated population of under 1500, this Hawaii resident is a
treat to see.

This one happened to find its way to shore in front of the hotel I work
at and was not opposed to the paparazzi snapping his/her photo, but was
not going out of its way to be overly photogenic either.