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Gray reef shark, Papua New Guinea, Pacific
A small pod of Type B killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Neko Harbor, Andvord Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
A small pod of Type B killer whales (Orcinus orca), near Cierva Cove, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Dolphins swimming in Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia
Detail of the colorful dorsal fin of a scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis sp.) in Wakatobi National Park, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its incredible marine biodiversity and gorgeous reefs.
Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), dorsal fin detail surfacing off Newport Beach, California, United States of America, North America
A small pod of killer whales (Orcinus orca) off the west coast of Isabela Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
Oceanic whitetip shark with dorsal fin reflection, Cat Island, Bahamas.
Oceanic whitetip shark with reflection, Cat Island, Bahamas.
Close-up of a bicolor damselfish (Stegastes partitus) as it swims up from the coral reef off the coast of Key Largo, Florida.
Dwarf hawkfish, Fiji.
Dwarf Hawkfish, Papua New Guinea.
Crab-eyed Goby displaying its colorful fins, Papua New Guinea.
Tawny Nurse Shark swims away after eating some fish scraps, Fiji.
A huge bull shark with accompanying remora and schooling giant trevally, Fiji.
A small pod of killer whales (Orcinus orca) off the coast of South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean
Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching along the west side of Chatham Strait in Alaska, United States of America
Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching along the west side of Chatham Strait in Alaska, United States of America
Gathering of at least two resident pods of killer whales (Orcinus orca) encountered near sunset, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
An adult Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) leaping in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
An adult Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) leaping in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
An adult Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) bow-riding in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
A small pod of killer whales (Orcinus orca) encountered off West Craycroft Island in Blackfish Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Gathering of at least two resident pods of killer whales (Orcinus orca) encountered near sunset, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
A rare sighting of an adult blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sub-surface feeding in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), flukes-up dive at Siglufjorour, Iceland
Group of at least eight killer whales (Orcinus orca) surfacing off the coast of the island of Surtsey, southern Iceland
Juvenile killer whale, Orcinus orca, surfacing with a missing portion of its dorsal fin, Cabo Corso, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Juvenile killer whale, Orcinus orca, surfacing with a missing portion of its dorsal fin, Cabo Corso, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Juvenile killer whale, Orcinus orca, surfacing with a missing portion of its dorsal fin, Cabo Corso, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Juvenile killer whale, Orcinus orca, surfacing with a missing portion of its dorsal fin, Cabo Corso, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
A sleek blue shark (Prionace glauca) cruises through the cold waters off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in the Atlantic Ocean. These beautiful elasmobranchs are found throughout the world in both temperate and tropical seas and are a species listed as Near Thre
Gathering of at least two resident pods of killer whales (Orcinus orca) encountered near sunset, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
Gathering of at least two resident pods of killer whales (Orcinus orca) encountered near sunset, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
Killer whale pod (Orcinus orca), off Punta Colorada, Isla San Jose, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
Dolphin, Sea of Cortez, the Gulf of California, Mexico, North America
Gathering of at least two resident pods of killer whales (Orcinus orca) encountered near sunset, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
A sleek blue shark (Prionace glauca) cruises through the cold waters off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in the Atlantic Ocean. These beautiful elasmobranchs are found throughout the world in both temperate and tropical seas and are a species listed as Near Thre
A sleek blue shark (Prionace glauca) cruises through the cold waters off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in the Atlantic Ocean. These beautiful elasmobranchs are found throughout the world in both temperate and tropical seas and are a species listed as Near Thre
A small pod of killer whales (Orcinus orca) off Ascension Island in the Tropical Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic Ocean
Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), surfacing in Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, Baja California Sur, Mexico,, North America
Dorsal fins at the surface, telltale signs of the giant basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus), Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe
Dolphins gliding through the waters of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain
Gervais Beaked Whale, Mesoplodon europaeus, adult surfacing, showing dorsal fin, extremely rare image, Azores, Atlantic Ocean
Tall dorsal fin of a Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) which is located far back along the dorsal ridge. This prominent feature is often used for identification. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) might be seen alone or in pairs but often form groups of more than a dozen animals in order to hunt fish. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada (RR)
Shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) red variation, Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
Shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) red variation, Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
Papuan scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis papuensis), head detail, Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
A small pod of 8 Type B killer whales (Orcinus nanus) in pack ice near Snow Hill Island Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Southern Ocean
A pod of 40 to 50 short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) encountered southwest of Isla San Pedro Martir, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Norte, Mexico
Adult bull Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA. Note the exceptionally tall dorsal fin - the field diagnostic for a mature male Orca.
A small pod of about 10 killer whales (Orcinus orca) in the Gerlache Strait near the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Southern Ocean
A large pod of 25 to 45 Type B killer whales (Orcinus nanus) in Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean
Adult blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing (note tiny dorsal fin) in the middle Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico
Adult Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) surfacing (note the fresh wound at the base of the dorsal fin) off the southern coast of Lanai, Hawaii, USA. Pacific Ocean.
A small pod of 8 Type B killer whales (Orcinus nanus) in pack ice near Snow Hill Island Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Southern Ocean
Shark dorsal fins cut from various species in the Shark Finning panga fishery in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.
A small pod of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) surfacing of the west coast of the Island of Maui, Hawaii, USA. Pacific Ocean.
Female Hawaiian spinner dolphin spinning
to remove remora attached below dorsal fin?
Adult Dwarf Sperm Whale (Kogia simus) on the surface (dorsal fin detail) near Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.
(Resolution Restricted - pls contact us)
A small pod of 6 to 8 Type B killer whales (Orcinus nanus) in dense first year sea ice south of the Antarctic Circle near Adelaide Island, Gullet, Antarctica, Southern Ocean
A pod of 40 to 50 short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus), Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Norte, Mexico
Adult Orca bull - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing near whale watching yacht in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA.
A pod of 40 to 50 short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) encountered southwest of Isla San Pedro Martir, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Norte, Mexico
Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) with tail visible through the water and characteristic triangular dorsal fin just leaving the surface. Hebrides, Scotland
Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) showing characteristic pigmentation on its flanks and triangular dorsal fin. Hebrides, Scotland
Adult male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) with typical Hebridean scenery behind. Well known off Scotland from his obvious dorsal fin: John Coe. Hebrides, West coast of Scotland
Pod of Bottlenose dolphins surfacing (Tursiops truncatus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Two male Killer whales (Orcinus orca) - one is a well known individual, John Coe, recognised by the old wound in his dorsal fin. Hebrides, West coast of Scotland.
Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) with an old wound in its dorsal fin now used to recognise this individual by biologists every year in the Hebridean waters. West coast, Scotland
Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) dorsal fin. Azores (RR)
Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) with small blow hole and triangular dorsal fin visible above the surface. Hebrides, Scotland
Sei Whale Dorsal fin and flank showing cookie cutter shark bites
Risso's Dolphin leaping clear out of the water during a bout of socialising (RR)
Semi-resident male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) off Scotland, known as John Coe recognised by the old wound in his dorsal fin. Hebrides, West coast of Scotland.
Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) back and dorsal. Azores
Bottlenose dolphin leaping at surface with tiny baby (Tursiops truncatus) Azores, Portugal (RR)
Leaping Spotted Dolphin - missing part of the dorsal fin. Azores, North Atlantic
Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) surfacing at speed in very calm waters. Eye, beak, flipper and dorsal fin visible above the surface. Hebrides, West coast of Scotland.
Fin Whale ( Balaenoptera physalus) dorsal fin. Azores (A4 only).
Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) showing characteristic pigmentation on its flanks and triangular dorsal fin. Hebrides, Scotland
Bottlenose dolphin surfacing with tiny baby (Tursiops truncatus) Azores, Portugal (RR)
Hourglass Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus cruciger, Male Dolphin breaching at great speed, Drake Passage, Southern Ocean. Males of this species can be identified by the huge hooked dorsal fin and post-anal keel.
A diving blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) tail and dorsal fin.
Gulf of California
Restricted Resolution (Please contact us)
A blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfaces alongside a panga with tourists. The tiny dorsal fin is visible to the left of the white hat.
Gulf of California. (RR)
Hourglass Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus cruciger, Male Dolphin breaching at great speed, Drake Passage, Southern Ocean. Males of this species can be identified by the huge hooked dorsal fin and post-anal keel.
Risso's dolphin (grampus griseus). A Risso's dolphin showing the blunt head, tall dorsal fin and common scarring. Mediterranean Sea
Pod of Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus) travelling together. Monterey Bay, California, USA.
Hourglass Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus cruciger, Female Dolphin porpoising, Drake Passage, Southern Ocean. Females of this species can be identified by the smaller less-hooked dorsal fin and the lack of a post-anal keel.
Hourglass Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus cruciger) rare unusual image, adult Male porpoising. Drake Passage, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO: Males of this species can be identified by the huge hooked dorsal fin and post-anal keel, both of which are visible on this animal.
Zebra lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Adult animal displaying colo Gangga Island North Sulawesi Indonesia Pacific Ocean. More info: Like all lionfish this species has toxins associated with its dorsal and pectoral
Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) dorsal fins, Kimbe Bay, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, South Pacific Ocean
Blue whales (balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California.The barnacles on the oddly shaped dorsal fin of a blue whale and an attendant remora.
People on boat taking pictures ofBasking shark dorsal fin for photo-identification.(Cetorhinus maximus) Hebrides, Scotland (RR)
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The huge tail stock of a blue whale showing lots of round scars thought to be from cookie cutter sharks. The tiny dorsal fin is clealry visible to the left. Gulf of California.
Atlantic spotted dolphin (stenella frontalis) . A spotted dolphin with a small pink spot to the left side of its dorsal fin. Eastern Caribbean
Hector's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) approaching camera, showing characteristic dorsal fin.
Akaroa, New Zealand.
Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) showing characteristic shevron pigmentation and dorsal fin set relatively far down the back. Hebrides, Scotland.
Killer whale (Orcinus orca): this is a male but the dorsal fin has flopped over. This is probably genetic and not thought to be a big problem. Olafsvik, Iceland.