Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, #04353

Humpback whale dorsal fin and ridge showing scarring acquired in competitive group socializing. Maui, Hawaii, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, natural history stock photograph, photo id 04353
Humpback whale dorsal fin and ridge showing scarring acquired in competitive group socializing. Maui, Hawaii, USA

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Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 04353
Format: Film 3:2
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