SHORE-WHALING: A WORLD INDUSTRY 



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A FINBACK WHALE DIVING: JAPAN 



This species derives its name from the large fin on its back, and whch is clearly shown in 



this picture 



SEl WH AL,E ABOUT TO TAKE A "SURFACE DIVE" (SEE PAGE 430) 



This species may be easily recognized in the water by the height of the dorsal fin. "It is 

 most interesting to watch these beautiful animals pursuing a school of sardines, twisting their 

 lithe bodies as they whirl along after the terrified, skipping fish, sometimes throwing them- 

 selves half out of the water in their eagerness. But, like the other finners, they will always 

 eat shrimp, if it is obtainable, in preference to anything else." 



