Whale Watching, Megaptera novaeangliae, #04243

Humpback whale surface active group including head lunge and two fluke swipes, whale watching boat. Maui, Hawaii, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, natural history stock photograph, photo id 04243
Humpback whale surface active group including head lunge and two fluke swipes, whale watching boat. Maui, Hawaii, USA

Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 04243
Format: Film 3:2
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