Whales, dolphins and porpoises

Whale and dolphin watching

Identifying whales at sea

Some of the large whales can be identified by their blow, surfacing and diving characteristics. Use this chart as a quick reference guide to identify the large whales you see.

What you should note when identifying a whale

how to identify whales graphic

Illustrations by Tony Pyrzakowski, © Commonwealth of Australia 1989

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