Video footage has captured the moment boats speed towards Wally the Walrus in Tenby despite repeated please to stay away from the large marine animal.
In the footage filmed on Sunday, up to five boats can be seen passing Wally on the slipway of Tenby lifeboat station, with some getting closer than others.
As one of the smaller boats slowed down and moved towards the slipway, people can be heard shouting from the coastline to stay away.
Two small boats approached the arctic animal who has been along the south west coast for several weeks.
People can be heard shouting: "Move away."
Though Wally did not move and seemed unbothered by the boats, a person who witnessed the incident said: "That is not the point. This is what Wally has to put up with on a daily basis, people trying to constantly disturb him.
"It was reported straight away, Welsh Marine Life Rescue volunteers were telling them to move away and they weren't listening to their please, other members of the public along the hillside all started shouting to move away."
Volunteers have been keeping an eye on the walrus to ensure its safety and to make sure people on boats don't get too close.
Two weeks ago, the volunteers issued an urgent plea for help after experiencing abuse by people on paddleboards, kayaks, inflatables and larger boats.
They also said that volunteers have witnessed people "throwing things" at the walrus, spotted boats trying to lure the animal closer by putting fish out for it, and people flying drones too close.
"Unbelievably they have witnessed a RIB tipping something (assume it's fishy) overboard in an attempt to attract Wally closer, people throwing things at him, various large watercraft going far too fast and too close and a number of drones being flown far to close," a statement from the charity said.
They also pointed out that the walrus is protected under The Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 and it is a criminal offence to interfere with him.
