Humpback whale performing a peduncle throw at the surface, swinging its fluke (tail) sideways and flinging water all over. Maui, Hawaii, USA
Image: 00188
Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA
Lat/Long: 20° 59' 2.64"N, 156° 48' 29.41"W (Coordinates: 20.98407°, -156.80817°)
Format: Film 3:2
Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale
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