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Humpback Whale Spotted Off Welsh Coast
British filmmaker Dan Abbott captures rare humpback whale near Pembrokeshire.
In brief
British filmmaker Dan Abbott captures rare humpback whale near Pembrokeshire. A British underwater filmmaker filmed a humpback whale near Wales, noting only a few sightings in recent years. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Humpback Whale Spotted
A British diver and underwater filmmaker spotted a humpback whale off the Pembrokeshire coast in West Wales.
Abbott Captures Moment
Dan Abbott shouted in jubilation as the whale drifted by, spraying water from its blowhole.
Humpback Whale Details
The sixth-largest whale species grows up to 48 to 62.5 feet (14.5 to 19 meters) and weighs up to 40 tons.
Rare Sightings
Abbott noted only a couple of sightings in the last five or six years, expressing surprise at the encounter.
Increasing Sightings
The Marine Conservation Society reports rising humpback whale sightings in the UK due to population growth and climate change.
Previous Spotted Whale
A humpback whale was spotted off Pembrokeshire in 2024, described as small with scars and signs of previous viruses.
The essence
A British underwater filmmaker filmed a humpback whale near Wales, noting only a few sightings in recent years.
