Fins Collection (page 16)

Whale Illustration. C017 / 3513
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a whale. Whale is the common name for various marine mammals of the order Cetacea

Grey whale diving C014 / 0548
Grey whale diving. The grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) is found in coastal waters, migrating with the seasons from Arctic waters to tropical equatorial waters

Sperm whale diving C014 / 0539
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) diving. This toothed whale is found in oceans worldwide. The male reaches an average of 16 metres in length, and can weigh over 45 tons

Fish market, Indonesia C015 / 1179
Fish market, Indonesia. Dead sharks on the floor of a fish market in Makassar, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fish skeleton, illustration C018 / 0788
Fish skeleton, illustration. Fish skeletons can either be made of cartilage or bone. The caudal (tail) fin is always attached to the spine. The other fins are supported only by the muscles

Whale watching, Mexico C014 / 0541
Whale watching. Tourists watching a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) from a boat. Photographed in the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California), Mexico

Milky Way over Devils garden, Utah, USA
Milky Way over Devils garden, Arches National Park, Utah, USA. The Milky Way is a band of stars in the night sky that is a view of our own spiral galaxy from the inside

Cooling fins. Close-up of the cooling fins from an audio amplifier. The fins are shaped like this to maximise their surface area

A small pod of Type B killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Neko Harbor, Andvord Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Bottlenose Dolphins - Moray Firth, Scotland, UK
DAC-760 Bottlenose Dolphins Moray Firth, Scotland, UK Tursiops truncatus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Orcas in the Straits of Gibraltar, Europe

Large male orca in the Straits of Gibraltar, Europe

Oriental Flying Gurnard (Dactyloptena orientalis) adult, displaying pectoral fins in defensive posture, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Dorsal fins at the surface, telltale signs of the giant basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus), Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Humpback Whale - Caudal fin - Inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17796 Humpback Whale - Caudal fin Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Humpback whale - Caudal fin with barnacles
WAT-17773 Humpback whale - Caudal fin with barnacles Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Long-Beaked Common Dolphin - leaping - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1368 Long-Beaked Common Dolphin - leaping Baja California - Mexico Delphinus capensis Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Long-Beaked Common Dolphin - fins above water - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1367 Long-Beaked Common Dolphin - fins above water Baja California - Mexico Delphinus capensis Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Humpback Whale - fluking - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1348 Humpback Whale - fluking Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico Megaptera novaeangliae Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Humpback Whale - tail slapping - inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17784 Humpback Whale - tail slapping Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Pegasus Seamoth - fin - Indonesia
LEE-188 Pegasus Seamoth - fin Indonesia Eurypegasus draconis Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Dragonet, UK coastal waters, Spain to Norway
PM-10783 Common Dragonet UK coastal waters, Spain to Norway. Callionymus lyra British marine fish Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bottle-nosed Dolphin in Rehab - Satellite tag attached to the dorsal fin of "Baker"
SE-1097 Bottle-nosed Dolphin in Rehab - Satellite tag attached to the dorsal fin of "Baker", a bottle-nosed dolphin that was found stranded at Baker Beach, in San Francisco

Short-finned Pilot Whale - Tail - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1426 Short-finned Pilot Whale - Tail Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico Globicephala macrorhynchus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Grey / Gray Whale - lobtailing - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1410 Grey / Gray Whale - lobtailing San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Short-finned Pilot Whale - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1428 Short-finned Pilot Whale Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico Globicephala macrorhynchus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Humpback Whale - tail fin - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1345 Humpback Whale - tail fin Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico Megaptera novaeangliae Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Humpback Whale FG 12433 Swimming underwater - Tonga, South Pacific Megaptera novaeangliae © Francois Gohier
FG-12433 Humpback WHALE - underwater Tonga, South Pacific Megaptera novaengliae Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Humpback Whale - caudal fin
WAT-17780 Humpback Whale - caudal fin Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Humpback whale - pec-slap - lying on its side or back the whale is hitting the surface with one or both flippers
WAT-17779 Humpback whale Inside Passage - Alaska megaptera novaeangliae Pectoral fin with barnacles M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Humpback Whale - tail slapping - Inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17800 Humpback Whale - tail slapping Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Humpback Whale - Caudal fin - inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17783 Humpback Whale - Caudal fin Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red-tailed Black Shark BB 589 Side view Epalzeorhynchos bicolour © Brian Bevan / ardea. com
BB-589 FISH - Red-tailed black SHARK Distribution: Thailand Epalzeorhynchos bicolor Also known as Redtail Sharkminnow / Red-tailed labeo Extinct in wild

Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus) adult, blow-hole, dorsal fin and back of scarred individual, surfacing from water, Maldives, march

Barrage Balloon in Regents Park, London 1939

Antarctic Minke Whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) adult, surfacing amongst ice floes, Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Cape fur seal flippers
Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) flippers. Close-up of the hind flippers of a Cape or South African fur seal. Seals are adapted to life in the sea

Newborn seahorse, SEM
Newborn seahorse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a young seahorse (Hippocampus sp.). The seahorse is a fish that swims upright using its pectoral fins (upper right)

Mako shark on a fishing line
Mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) jumping on the end of a fishing line. Photographed in the Pemba Channel, Kenya

Shark (class Chondrichthyes). Coloured X-ray of a transverse section through a shark. Its nervous system (yellow) is made up of a brain (upper centre) and spinal column (yellow line)

Fish, X-ray
Fish, coloured X-ray. This is a type of scorpionfish (order Scorpaeniformes). Its large eye socket and strongly-rayed fins are clearly visible

Black anemone fish (Amphiprion melanopus) hidden in the tentacles of a partially bleached sea anemone. This fish, also known as the fire clownfish

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine). This fish inhabits rocks in shallow water. It ranges throughout the western Mediterranean, the North Sea and the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean

Mackerel tails. This oily fish is a rich source of vitamin A, D and B6. Research has shown that fish oil, especially from mackerel (Scomber scombrus), can reduce the risk of heart disease

Crustacean fossil from the 500 million-year-old Burgess Shale rocks. This is Waptia fieldensis, a marine crustacean that is now extinct. Only the rear end is seen

Fish anatomy, artwork
Fish anatomy. Artwork showing the typical anatomy of a bony fish. For a labelled version of this images see C010/5960

Boeing 747-8 rear fuselage and tail fins viewed from below. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

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"Fins: A Journey through the Depths and Beyond" The Chevrolet Impala convertible 1959 White gracefully cruises down the street, its sleek fins cutting through the air with elegance. With its Triumph Herald Convertible, this classic car showcases a unique set that add a touch of vintage charm to its design. The Dodge Coronet 1959 Green 2-tone boasts bold fins that make a statement on the road, reflecting an era of automotive extravagance. Just like the majestic Great White Shark gliding effortlessly through the ocean, their powerful dorsal fin commands respect and awe in equal measure. From South America's waters emerges the Fish - Spotted Sailfin Pleco, showcasing vibrant colors and strikingly beautiful fins that captivate all who behold it. The mysterious allure of the 1962 Studebaker Hawk lies not only in its unknown creator but also in its distinctive tailfins that exude an air of mystery and intrigue. In aquatic harmony, Tiger Barb Fish flaunts intricate patterns amidst flowing fins as they navigate their underwater realm with grace and agility. Witnessing several pods coming together to form a "superpod, " Killer Whales or Orcas display their impressive dorsal fins while swimming majestically in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada. As if from another world altogether, encounter the formidable presence of a Great Hammerhead Shark as it fearlessly approaches our photographer off Australia's Coral Sea – reminding us why these creatures are considered dangerous yet mesmerizing at once (GHH-016). Delighting us beneath azure waves is none other than Bottlenose Dolphin blowing air bubbles underwater with mouth open – showcasing playful antics alongside their iconic curved dorsal fin. Siamese Fighter Fish Red form male Full display exhibits sheer beauty as it unfurls vibrant red fins during courtship rituals - truly nature's living artwork.