"But in either case, you'll still have an angry creature on your hands...and many marine mammaloids can move much more quickly on land than you'd think." Like seals! Do not piss off the seals.

"...Admittedly, the middle of a food shortage is not the best time to bring up this plan, but what about bribing one with food? Many carnivores become quiescent after eating; it may be more open to negotiation, or slower if you find yourself running away."