Humpback Whales

Humpback Whale - Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback Whales are commonly seen on whale-watch trips and perform frequently. The dorsal fin is small, more like a hump or hook, while the tail is often ragged on the trailing edge. The flippers are very long and are often waved and splashed. These images were shot in Alaska and Massachusetts Bay, but Humpbacks are also regularly seen off Shetland and at many other locations.