North Pacific humpback whale showing extensive scarring, almost certainly from a boat propeller, on dorsal ridge. This female has apparently recovered, as evidenced by her calf in the background. Maui, Hawaii, USA
Stock Photo: 05907 Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA Format: Film 3:2 Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale Copyright © Phillip Colla / HWRF, all rights reserved worldwide. Purchase a print of this image Request a review copy of this image
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