Humpback whale spotted off Cornish coast
The amazing images show the whale coming out the water near Sennen Cove
Last updated 6th Dec 2023
A humpback whale has been spotted off the Cornish coast.
According to Cornwall Wildlife Trust, the humpback whale is "making a comeback", with more and more individuals being seen in UK seas every year.
Two friends saw the huge mammal on a walk near Sennen Cove over the weekend and the amazing sighting was captured by a photographer.
It's not known how old the whale is but an adult humpback can grow to 16 metres in length.
How to identify:
They are well known for their acrobatic behaviour and are normally spotted alone or in pairs in UK seas.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust say: "Humpback whales are unmistakable, thanks to their unique knobbly head and the long wing-like front flippers that they often raise and slap on the surface.
"Their body is black or dark grey with a white underside. The first sign of a whale is often the blow as they exhale at the surface; in humpback whales the blow is bushy and around 3m high."