Dorsal Fins Collection

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

Atlantic Mackerel, Scomber scombrus, side view

Chub Mackerel, Scomber japonicus, side view

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Haddock, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)
3471581 The Haddock, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving) by Albin, Eleazar (fl.1713-59); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Haddock, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)

Makaira nigricans, blue marlin, side view

Carcharhinus leucas, Bull Shark, side view

Sphyrna zygaena, Smooth Hammerhead, side view

Triakis semifasciata, Leopard Shark, side view

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

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

Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata) in open ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

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

A close look at the dorsal fin and scars on the side of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) as it breaks the surface; Hawaii, United States of America

Biggs Killer whales or Orcas at sunset, San Juan Islands, Washington
Biggs Killer whales or Orca (Orcinus orca) swim toward a colorful sunset in the San Juan Islands; Washington, United States of America

Silhouette of Chilkat Mountains and an orca with a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water in the Lynn Canal and a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight with the Chilkat Mountains in the background at

Silhouette of an orca with dorsal fin up and a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water on the Lynn Canal with a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight; Inside Passage, Alaska

Pod of Orca whales surfacing, Alaska, USA
A pod of Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing with their fins at the surface of the bright blue ocean water of the Lynn Canal and the snowy mountains along the coastline in the background, Inside Passage

Portrait of a male gilded triggerfish; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
Portrait of a male gilded triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Family group, killer whale calf, orca, Johnstone Strait, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Family group, killer whale calf, orca (Orcinus orca), Johnstone Strait near Robson Bight (Michael Biggs) Ecological Reserve; Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Spinner Dolphins, Hawaii, USA
Two Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) off the island of Lanai; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

Orca whale pod in Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Chatham Strait at sunset, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale pod, Lynn Canal, Chilkat Mountains, Alaska, USA
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Lynn Canal with Chilkat Mountains in the background, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale pod
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Lynn Canal at sunset, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Orca Whale, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
An Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a Killer Whale, surfaces in Lynn Canal on a summer afternoon, the tall dorsal fin of this individual identifies it as a mature male, Inside Passage; Juneau

Istiophorus platypterus, sailfish, side view

Mustelus canis, Smooth Dogfish, side view

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"Dorsal Fins: Majestic Appendages of the Ocean" An illustrated side view of a small-spotted catshark showcases its sleek body and distinctive dorsal fin, perfectly adapted for life in the depths. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a killer whale pod hunting together, their powerful dorsal fins slicing through the water as they pursue a herring baitball with precision. The Atlantic Mackerel displays its streamlined form, accentuated by a striking dorsal fin that aids in swift navigation through open waters. A Chub Mackerel glides gracefully, its elegant side view revealing an impressive dorsal fin that provides stability during rapid movements. Against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains, two Orcas swim side by side at the sea surface, their majestic dorsal fins breaking through the waves in Norway's picturesque Lofoten Islands. In Mexico's Sea of Cortez, a Bottlenose dolphin propels itself towards the sea surface with remarkable speed and agility, showcasing its iconic curved dorsal fin. Dive into action as a Killer whale plunges beneath the surface to hunt for herring fish; its formidable dorsal fin cutting through the water like an arrowhead. A mother Short-finned pilot whale surfaces alongside her calf off South Tenerife, their synchronized movement highlighting their matching dorsal fins and strong family bond. As dusk descends upon him, an adult male Killer whale emerges from below surrounded by birds; his towering dorsal fin creating an imposing silhouette against nature's canvas. Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins grace Tai O in Hong Kong's Lantau Island with their presence; surfacing elegantly while displaying their unique and captivatingly shaped dorsal fins. Watch as a signal blenny proudly extends its showy and vibrant-colored dorsal fin - truly standing out amidst coral reefs - making it impossible to overlook this tiny yet fascinating creature.