The sea lions always look dangerous and aggressive, but they are actually incredibly careful and playful especially with divers. These photos were captured at the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. /VCG Photo

British photographer Steve Woods was mobbed by a large number of sea lions who wanted to play with him. /VCG Photo

The sea lions migrate to the coast of Vancouver Island to wait the influx of herring in February or March each year. They will compete for food with the orca and humpback whales. /VCG Photo

Sea lions can look intimidating up close because they are the most effective predators and can weigh up to 1.25 tons. /VCG Photo