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Dorsal Fin Collection

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: Resident killer whale bull, Orcinus orca, Cattle Pass, San Juan Island, Washington

Resident killer whale bull, Orcinus orca, Cattle Pass, San Juan Island, Washington, United States of America, North America

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Transient killer whales (Orcinus orca) surfacing at sunset, Haro Strait, Saturna Island

Transient killer whales (Orcinus orca) surfacing at sunset, Haro Strait, Saturna Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) pod hunting together in herring baitball (Clupea harengus)

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) pod hunting together in herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Atlantic Mackerel, Scomber scombrus, side view

Atlantic Mackerel, Scomber scombrus, side view

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Chub Mackerel, Scomber japonicus, side view

Chub Mackerel, Scomber japonicus, side view

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Type A killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling and socializing in Gerlache Strait near

Type A killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling and socializing in Gerlache Strait near the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: U. S. A. Alaska, Inside Passage Surfacing Orca killer whales (Orcinus orca)

U. S. A. Alaska, Inside Passage Surfacing Orca killer whales (Orcinus orca)
U.S.A. Alaska, Inside Passage Surfacing Orca killer whales (Orcinus orca)

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Canada, British Columbia, Johnstone Straight, Orcas (Orcinus orca)

Canada, British Columbia, Johnstone Straight, Orcas (Orcinus orca)

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) diving and hunting for herring fish (Clupea harengus)

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) diving and hunting for herring fish (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale / Orca (Orcinus orca) beached whilst hunting Sea lion (Otaria flavescens)

Killer whale / Orca (Orcinus orca) beached whilst hunting Sea lion (Otaria flavescens) close to the shore, Punta Norte Nature Reserve, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting inside herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting inside herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who watch for herrings (Clupea harengus) left after they have fed, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) surfacing, Tai O, Lantau Island

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) surfacing, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: A signal blenny (Emblemaria hypacanthus) displays its showy dorsal fin as it extends

A signal blenny (Emblemaria hypacanthus) displays its showy dorsal fin as it extends out of its tube home. La Paz, Mexico. Sea Of Cortez, East Pacific Ocean

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Doctorfish tang, Common snapper, Short-snouted unicornfish

Doctorfish tang, Common snapper, Short-snouted unicornfish
Doctorfish tang (Acanthurus chirvrgus), Common snapper, Short-snouted unicornfish

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: The dorsal fin of an orca, or killer whale in Behm Canal near Ketchikan

The dorsal fin of an orca, or killer whale in Behm Canal near Ketchikan

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Antarctica, Weddell Sea, Gustav Channel. Humpback whale in clear ocean

Antarctica, Weddell Sea, Gustav Channel. Humpback whale in clear ocean

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Big pod of orcas in Icy Strait a family unit

Big pod of orcas in Icy Strait a family unit

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Fast swimming orcas make their way along Icy Strait

Fast swimming orcas make their way along Icy Strait

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: An orca family swimming along Icy Strait, Alaska

An orca family swimming along Icy Strait, Alaska

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Two Orcas (Orcinus orca) swimming side by side at sea surface with snow-covered mountains in

Two Orcas (Orcinus orca) swimming side by side at sea surface with snow-covered mountains in background, Vestfjord, Ofotfjord, and Tysfjord, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Norwegian Sea. November

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming towards sea surface

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming towards sea surface. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Dorsal fin of Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaking water surface, at sunset

Dorsal fin of Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaking water surface, at sunset, off island of Yap, Micronesia. Philippines sea, Pacific Ocean

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Male Sailfin blenny (Emblemaria pandionis) displaying large dorsal fin, portrait, Grand Cayman

Male Sailfin blenny (Emblemaria pandionis) displaying large dorsal fin, portrait, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) circling the reef surrounded by various reef

Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) circling the reef surrounded by various reef fish, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Male Yellowface pike-blenny (Chaenopsis limbaughi), living in abandoned tubeworm holes in sand

Male Yellowface pike-blenny (Chaenopsis limbaughi), living in abandoned tubeworm holes in sand, flaring its dorsal fin in threat display, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Two Killer whales / Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) close to the shore

Two Killer whales / Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) close to the shore, Punta Norte Nature Reserve, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Close up of skin and dorsal fin of a Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii

Close up of skin and dorsal fin of a Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) at night on coral reef, Fiji

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Pilot whale (Globicephala macorhynchus) at surface. Montana de Guaza, Tenerife

Pilot whale (Globicephala macorhynchus) at surface. Montana de Guaza, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Brydes whale (Balaenoptera brydei) fin at surface in coastal waters, volcano in background

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera brydei) fin at surface in coastal waters, volcano in background. Punta Rasca, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Split level view of Blue shark (Prionace glauca) at surface at sunset, Azores Islands

Split level view of Blue shark (Prionace glauca) at surface at sunset, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) dorsal fin visible on surface. Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) dorsal fin visible on surface. Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) at surface, Tai O, Lantau Island

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) at surface, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Hectors dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) Akaroa Harbour, South Island, New Zealand, November

Hectors dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) Akaroa Harbour, South Island, New Zealand, November

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Swordfish (Hiphias gladius), Thinnus bulgaris, c. 1850s

Swordfish (Hiphias gladius), Thinnus bulgaris, c. 1850s
Swordfish (Hiphias gladius) Common Thunfisch (Thinnus bulgaris), c.1850s

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: The Smeet (Osmerus Mordax. ), c. 1920s

The Smeet (Osmerus Mordax. ), c. 1920s
The Smeet (Osmerus Mordax.), Sherman Foote Denton (1856-1937), c.1920s

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Short-finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) group underwater, Hawaii

Short-finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) group underwater, Hawaii

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Makaira nigricans, blue marlin, side view

Makaira nigricans, blue marlin, side view

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Carcharhinus leucas, Bull Shark, side view

Carcharhinus leucas, Bull Shark, side view

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Sphyrna zygaena, Smooth Hammerhead, side view

Sphyrna zygaena, Smooth Hammerhead, side view

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Triakis semifasciata, Leopard Shark, side view

Triakis semifasciata, Leopard Shark, side view

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)

Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Zander (Sander lucioperca), freshwater fish

Zander (Sander lucioperca), freshwater fish

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Goldfish (Carassius auratus), member of carp family

Goldfish (Carassius auratus), member of carp family

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Dorsal fin of a Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)

Dorsal fin of a Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaks the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Background imageDorsal Fin Collection: Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaps out of the Pacific ocean; Hawaii

Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaps out of the Pacific ocean; Hawaii, United States of America



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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.