Humpback whale pectoral fin, Megaptera novaeangliae, #01470

Humpback whale with one of its long pectoral fins raised aloft out of the water, swimming on its side (laterally) as it does so. Maui, Hawaii, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, natural history stock photograph, photo id 01470
Humpback whale with one of its long pectoral fins raised aloft out of the water, swimming on its side (laterally) as it does so. Maui, Hawaii, USA

This image is featured in: Heat Run: Humpback Whale Behavior Photos, Photo of a Humpback Whale Tail Throw

Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 01470
Format: Film 2:3
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