# Humpback Whale Spotted Off Welsh Coast

> British filmmaker Dan Abbott captures rare humpback whale near Pembrokeshire.
- Title: Humpback Whale Spotted Off Welsh Coast · Digital Camera World
- Summary: British filmmaker Dan Abbott captures rare humpback whale near Pembrokeshire. A British underwater filmmaker filmed a humpback whale near Wales, noting only…
- Keywords: dan abbott, humpback whale, pembrokeshire, welsh coast, marine conservation society, whale sightings, climate change, whaling moratorium, Humpback, Whale, Spotted, Welsh
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- Published: 2026-09-30T07:00:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dan abbott, humpback whale, pembrokeshire, welsh coast, marine conservation society, whale sightings, climate change, whaling moratorium
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A British underwater filmmaker filmed a humpback whale near Wales, noting only a few sightings in recent years.