Humpback whale spotted off Cornish coast

The amazing images show the whale coming out the water near Sennen Cove

Sennen Cove
Author: Megan PricePublished 6th Dec 2023
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."

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