Jet-skiers charged over dolphin chase TWO jet-skiers accused of chasing dolphins in southern Tasmania have been charged under a law designed to protect whales. The two men were filmed allegedly chasing a pod of dolphins in Frederick Henry Bay southeast of Hobart in January. The pair have been charged with interfering with a whale under the 1988 Whale Protection Act. "In this case, 'whale' includes a dolphin under the definitions provided by the act," a police statement said. Under the definition of the act, to interfere includes to chase, disturb, harass or herd. The men face maximum fines of $26,000.