Situational irony
There is a situational irony when Ea hears the singing of the Humpback whale. Readers know that Ea cannot twirl or hear the ocean's own calming melody because she was born naturally deaf. Ironically, the narrator says that Ea hears the overwhelming song of the humpback whale in pain. Ea is deaf; she can listen to humpback's voice from the deep waters.
Verbal irony
Devi knows that her husband uses a divide-and-rule strategy in the ocean, but she convinces women that her husband is their God-given ruler. Lord Ka is a cruel and ruthless leader who does not tolerate criticism. Ironically, Lord Ka's wife convinces people that the ruler has their interest in his heart, which is not true.
Dramatic irony
The narrator lets readers know the relationship between Oyster and Ea is mutually beneficial to each of them. In other words, readers know that Ea values oysters because he guides her on maneuver the deep waters. Ironically, other dolphins view oysters as parasites feeding on Ea's blood to survive. The oyster is a savior for Ea and a god-sent friend despite her fellow dolphins opposing the friendship.
