What kind of whale is this?

Posted by Correct_Tone6290@reddit | whales | View on Reddit | 11 comments

Just curious about what kind of whale. I think a humpback, but I know so little about them so looking for some help here! Seen in the western fjords of Iceland early this September (2025).

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waz_here@reddit

Hi! What is the name of the app or URL?

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Correct_Tone6290@reddit (OP)

Ah yes! I was hoping it would be enough to identify them, thank you

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You identity whales with their tail! Each whale has a unique tail kind of like our thumbprint. I remember on my last whale watching expedition, the naturalist explained that to us when we saw a humpback and her calf. She also told us the person who snaps a photo of the calf’s tail would get to name it!

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