The back of a gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) with a distinctive rake-like scar that may have come from a killer whale (Orcinus orca) attack.
Close look at a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) as it heads at the camera.  Propeller scars can be seen across its back.
Image 2 of 4:  A mighty Humpback Whale tail fluke waterfall.
Image 1 of 4:  A mighty Humpback Whale begins a deep dive by arching its back.  Deep scars can be seen along the dorsal ridge of the caudal peduncle, most likely from entanglement.
Image one of two tail fluke shots of this Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) which show infected and encircling wounds plus scarring around the tail.  The Condor Express crew have theorized that this was caused by an entanglement.
Image two of two tail fluke shots of this Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) which show infected and encircling wounds plus scarring around the tail from an entanglement episode.
Here's an interesting scar pattern on the back of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae)...probably the result of being cut by a boat propeller.
The back of a gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) with a distinctive rake-like scar that may have come from a killer whale (Orcinus orca) attack.
The back of a gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) with a distinctive rake-like scar that may have come from a killer whale (Orcinus orca) attack.
The back of a gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) with a distinctive rake-like scar that may have come from a killer whale (Orcinus orca) attack.
See photo in original gallery.