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This image captures a Humpback Whale making a big splash while tail slapping, but why do whales do this? Speculation is that this is a form of communication by the whales, because when they bring their tail down is it very loud both above and below the surface. So it may be a way to communicate among other groups of whales, or it may be a way of feed by scaring all the fish to pool together. But true science on why this is occurring just doesn’t exist at this time.
I guess for now, we will just have to watch the whales and enjoy the spectacle of watching them slap their tails without fully knowing what’s going on in their heads, and why they are doing it.
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Taken: August 10, 2015
Location: Johnstone Strait, British Columbia
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Focal Length: 400mm
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 1000
Exposure: 1/2500
About this Image
This image captures a Humpback Whale making a big splash while tail slapping, but why do whales do this? Speculation is that this is a form of communication by the whales, because when they bring their tail down is it very loud both above and below the surface. So it may be a way to communicate among other groups of whales, or it may be a way of feed by scaring all the fish to pool together. But true science on why this is occurring just doesn’t exist at this time.
I guess for now, we will just have to watch the whales and enjoy the spectacle of watching them slap their tails without fully knowing what’s going on in their heads, and why they are doing it.
If you are interested in purchasing this image, or any other images on my site, please contact me [email protected].
Taken: August 10, 2015
Location: Johnstone Strait, British Columbia
