The first historical mention of the Caribbean monk seal is recorded in the account of the second voyage of Alta Velo, south of Hispaniola, the party of men went and killed eight seals (Sea Wolves) that were resting on the beach.
The first historical mention of the Caribbean monk seal is recorded in the account of the second voyage of Christopher Columbus. In August of 1494 a ship laid anchor off the mostly barren island of Alta Velo, south of Hispaniola, the party of men went and killed eight seals (Sea Wolves) that were resting on the beach.