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Kā'anapali Encounter - Maui, Hawai'i

 

This striking image captures the majestic fluke of a humpback whale against the vibrant blue waters off Kā'anapali, Maui. As the massive tail breaks the surface, you can see the unique patterns and textures that identify this individual whale—much like a fingerprint—with Maui's iconic shoreline visible in the distant background.

Each winter, humpback whales migrate over 3,000 miles from Alaska to the warm, sheltered waters of Hawai'i to breed, give birth, and nurse their young. This powerful moment freezes in time the grace and strength of these magnificent marine mammals that can reach up to 45 feet in length and weigh 40 tons.

The fluke display, captured with perfect clarity, might signal the beginning of a deep dive as the whale prepares to descend into the depths. The textural details of the tail's trailing edge and the water droplets cascading from its surface reveal the raw beauty of these gentle giants in their natural environment.

 

Kā'anapali Encounter

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