Whale showing tail fin - by bpeters

Whale showing tail fin This picture was shot on a whale watching expedition in Andenes, Norway. The boat was approximately 2,5 hours from the shore when this whale was spotted Andenes,Europe,Geotagged,Norway,Sperm Whale,whale — Whale showing tail fin

This picture was shot on a whale watching expedition in Andenes, Norway. The boat was approximately 2,5 hours from the shore when this whale was spotted

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◄ The Sperm Whale

Similar species: Whales, dolphins, and porpoises

The sperm whale, ''Physeter macrocephalus'', is a marine mammal species, order Cetacea, a toothed whale having the largest brain of any animal. The name comes from the milky-white waxy substance, spermaceti, found in the animal's head. The sperm whale is the only living member of genus ''Physeter''. The now outdated synonym ''Physeter catodon'' refers to the same species. It is one of three extant species in the sperm whale superfamily, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale.
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Uploaded on March 27, 2011. captured on July 8, 2008 .

Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL ▶
f/8
1/500s
ISO800
300mm