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Dorsal Fin Collection (page 7)

The majestic dorsal fin of the resident killer whale bull, Orcinus orca, cuts through the waters of Cattle Pass off San Juan Island in Washington

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Bahamas, Spotted dophins

Bahamas, Spotted dophins

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whales (Orca) (Orcinus orca) in front of tabular icebergs, Southern Ocean

Killer whales (Orca) (Orcinus orca) in front of tabular icebergs, Southern Ocean, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Dolphins swimming in Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Dolphins swimming in Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) back and dorsal. Azores

Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) back and dorsal. Azores
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Adult bull Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of

Adult bull Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Spy-hopping Killer whale (Orcinus orca). Fjordland, northern Norway

Spy-hopping Killer whale (Orcinus orca). Fjordland, northern Norway
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Adult male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing with snowy mountains behind

Adult male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing with snowy mountains behind. Winter in northern Norway
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing near a shoal of herring also being attacked by numerous gulls

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing near a shoal of herring also being attacked by numerous gulls
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, with eye clear of the water

Male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, with eye clear of the water, west of Snaefellsness Peninsular, Iceland
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Young male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing at sunset with blow backlit over its head

Young male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing at sunset with blow backlit over its head. Tysford, Norway
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) Adult male feeding with gulls. Mid-winter in Tysfjord, Norway

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) Adult male feeding with gulls. Mid-winter in Tysfjord, Norway
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) surfacing at speed in very calm waters

Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) surfacing at speed in very calm waters
Sea Life Surveys / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Whale-watching boat (RIB) travelling with a male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) in fjordland, in winter

Whale-watching boat (RIB) travelling with a male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) in fjordland, in winter
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Friendly Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), a female living on its own in the wild

Friendly Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), a female living on its own in the wild
Caroline Weir / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Propeller cuts on adult Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) - open wound. Bimini, Bahamas

Propeller cuts on adult Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) - open wound. Bimini, Bahamas
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Research yacht monitoring Killer whale (Orcinus orca) activity during the winter months in

Research yacht monitoring Killer whale (Orcinus orca) activity during the winter months in the fjords of northern
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust working with Hectors dolphins (Cephalorhynchus hectori) Akaroa

New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust working with Hectors dolphins (Cephalorhynchus hectori) Akaroa
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)

Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, male, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines

Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, male, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Curious adult Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) approaching the boat at the surface in the Gulf

Curious adult Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) approaching the boat at the surface in the Gulf of California
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: A diving blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) tail and dorsal fin Gulf of California

A diving blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) tail and dorsal fin Gulf of California
Christopher Swann / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) with small blow hole and triangular dorsal fin visible above

Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) with small blow hole and triangular dorsal fin visible above the surface
Sea Life Surveys / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Adult Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast

Adult Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Orca (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA

Orca (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) chasing a sea lion Gulf of California. (RR)

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) chasing a sea lion Gulf of California. (RR)
Christopher Swann / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Young Orca (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA

Young Orca (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Adult Orca Bull, Orcinus Orca, surfacing in front of Mt. Baker, San Juan Islands, Washington

Adult Orca Bull, Orcinus Orca, surfacing in front of Mt. Baker, San Juan Islands, Washington
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer Whale, Orcinus orca, large adult male surfaces, light mist from blow visible Monterey

Killer Whale, Orcinus orca, large adult male surfaces, light mist from blow visible Monterey, California, USA (RR)
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale, Orcinus orca, pod travelling close together Monterey, California, USA (RR)

Killer whale, Orcinus orca, pod travelling close together Monterey, California, USA (RR)
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer Whales, Orcinus orca, young whale surfaces and blows ahead of two elders Monterey

Killer Whales, Orcinus orca, young whale surfaces and blows ahead of two elders Monterey, California, USA (RR)
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Two male Killer whales (Orcinus orca) at surface Tysfjord, Norway

Two male Killer whales (Orcinus orca) at surface Tysfjord, Norway
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling in a family group

Pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling in a family group (including one with flopped dorsal fin)
Matthew Watkinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) forgaging with gulls (on herring) as they move up the fjords

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) forgaging with gulls (on herring) as they move up the fjords. Tysford, northern Norway
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Subadult male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing in a fjord during winter with snow behind

Subadult male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing in a fjord during winter with snow behind
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca): this is a male but the dorsal fin has flopped over

Killer whale (Orcinus orca): this is a male but the dorsal fin has flopped over
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Young male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing with blow highlighted over its head

Young male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing with blow highlighted over its head
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Group of Killer whales (Orcinus orca), including three adult males

Group of Killer whales (Orcinus orca), including three adult males, moving through the fjords in winter
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Short-fin Pilot Whale, Globicephala macrorhynchus, swimming off the Azores Islands (RR)

Short-fin Pilot Whale, Globicephala macrorhynchus, swimming off the Azores Islands (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Short-fin Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus). Azores (RR)

Short-fin Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus). Azores (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Short-finned pilot whale at surface (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)

Short-finned pilot whale at surface (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Short-finned pilot whale surfacing (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)

Short-finned pilot whale surfacing (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) surfacing with blow visible

Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) surfacing with blow visible. Canary Islands, N. Atlantic
Caroline Weir / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Rissos dolphin surfacing (Grampus griseus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)

Rissos dolphin surfacing (Grampus griseus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Northern right whale dolphin, Lissodelphis borealis, porpoising, Monterey bay, California, USA

Northern right whale dolphin, Lissodelphis borealis, porpoising, Monterey bay, California, USA, Pacific ocean
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Hectors dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) surfacing at speed. Akaroa, New Zealand

Hectors dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) surfacing at speed. Akaroa, New Zealand
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Endangered Hectors dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) surfacing in milky blue waters of ancient

Endangered Hectors dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) surfacing in milky blue waters of ancient flooded volcanic crater
Tom Walmslely / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Adult Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens)

Adult Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) surfacing in the calm waters of the inside passage
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Pacific white-sided dolphin, Lagenorhynchus obliquidens, breaching, Monterey bay, California, USA

Pacific white-sided dolphin, Lagenorhynchus obliquidens, breaching, Monterey bay, California, USA, Pacific ocean
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect



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The majestic dorsal fin of the resident killer whale bull, Orcinus orca, cuts through the waters of Cattle Pass off San Juan Island in Washington, United States of America. This iconic feature is a defining characteristic of these intelligent and powerful creatures found in North America. As we explore beneath the waves, an illustrated side view reveals the intricate pattern on the small-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula), showcasing its unique dorsal fin. Meanwhile, the oarfish (Regalecus glesne) displays a mesmerizing sight with its long ribbon-like body adorned by a deep red dorsal fin that runs along its entire length. In another spectacle of nature's wonders, a pod of killer whales hunts together in perfect synchronization within a herring baitball (Clupea harengus). Their sleek black bodies emerge from the depths as their impressive dorsal fins slice through the water's surface. Moving north to Haro Strait near Saturna Island in British Columbia, Canada, transient killer whales make their presence known at sunset. The fading light casts an ethereal glow upon their surfacing bodies and prominent dorsal fins. Venturing into different species but still captivated by this remarkable feature, we observe Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) and Chub Mackerel (Scomber japonicus), both displaying distinct side views highlighting their elegant dorsal fins. Even in polar regions like Gerlache Strait near Antarctica's Antarctic Peninsula or Alaska's Inside Passage in the USA, Orca killer whales continue to astound us with their travels and social interactions while proudly showcasing their magnificent dorsal fins against icy backdrops. Crossing continents to Norway's Lofoten Islands brings us face-to-face with two Orcas swimming side by side at sea surface. Against snow-covered mountains backdrop during November months adds an extra touch of awe-inspiring beauty to these already breathtaking creatures and their striking dorsal fins.