Unique identifying marks on the underside of the tail flukes of humpback whales are just like our fingerprints. These photo-id images are matched within and between seasons to understand migration paths and patterns.
Even through a fluke slap, we can see the identifying marks of these white flukes.
The unique tail flukes of this yearling are on show here.
Beautiful black and white markings of this humpback whale calf.
These markings on the fluke underside are very unusual, only a handful of humpback whales in our catalogue have fluke patterns like this animal.
Even the edge of the topside of these tail flukes are unique! One pretty whale!
This whale has amazing markings on the topside (dorsal surface) of the tail flukes. Often re-sights are made on subtle markings and careful examination on the computer, but this whale we will recognise in the field.
Flukes! The red lines on the white fluke, are fresh scratches. Upon healing, these marks will become fine black lines.
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