Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae

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, Megaptera novaeangliae, natural history stock photograph, photo id 05907Add To Light Table
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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
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