Humpback whale, abandoned calf alongside University of Hawaii research boat. This young calf lived only a few days after being abandoned or separated from its mother, and was eventually attacked by tiger sharks. Maui, USA
Stock Photo: 05979 Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA Format: Digital 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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