Humpback whale male escort in fast close pass, Megaptera novaeangliae

North Pacific humpback whale, escort in competitive group makes fast close pass. Maui, Hawaii, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, natural history stock photograph, photo id 06057
North Pacific humpback whale, escort in competitive group makes fast close pass. Maui, Hawaii, USA

This image is featured in: A Breath-Holding Exercise for Water Photographers, Kelp Forest Reminiscing, Heat Run: Humpback Whale Behavior Photos, The Kelp Forest :: Part II

Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 06057
Format: Digital 2:3
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