Unidentified whale on the East side of Lizard Island on 10 Dec 2022. Photo is taken from behind.
This whale was observed to surface at least 15 times over about half an hour, usually three times rapidly, then a ~5-10 min interval before another three. No blow was seen. It was a calm day following coral spawning and it appeared to be swimming along a slick.
It is likely the same species as the whale observed on 27 Dec 2012. Its dorsal fin was similar (hooked and set well back) and length was estimated at 6-9 metres.
© Anne Hoggett
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