Humpback whale head lunging, rostrum extended out of the water, exhibiting surface active social behaviours. Maui, Hawaii, USA
Image: 04044 Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA Lat/Long: N 020° 59' 04.00", W 156° 45' 27.00" (Coordinates: 20.98444°, -156.75750°) Format: Film 3:2 Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale Copyright © Phillip Colla / HWRF, all rights reserved worldwide.
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