fin whale

noun

: a baleen whale (Balaenoptera physalus) that may attain a length of over 70 feet (21 meters) and is found chiefly in subtropical to arctic and antarctic waters worldwide

called also finback

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Japan's Fisheries Agency added fin whales to the list of species that can be hunted legally, citing population recovery in the North Pacific. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 In August, a large fin whale washed ashore in Southern California and died before rescuers could get to the scene, CBS Los Angeles reported. —

CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024 Iceland’s government temporarily suspended the commercial hunting of fin whales last year on animal welfare grounds. —

Sylvia Hui, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024 Alongside these species, visitors may have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of some of the largest organisms to ever call earth home, with the fin whale being a particular highlight for those fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of one during a tour. —

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