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Alaska Humpback Whale Flame Dives 2 Royalty Free Stock Photo

The unique underside pattern of the tail fluke of a Humpback whale named Flame off of Shelter Island near Juneau, Alaska as it prepares to dive. The underside pattern of each Humpback whale is unique, allowing scientists and whale watching enthusiasts to track and identify individual whales.