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Icarus

Icarus is a humpback whale that can be identified at a distance without seeing his tail pattern, you need only see him dive from any direction.  Icarus' tail is very curled, probably due to a long entanglement in fishing gear.  Icarus is also one of the few east coast humpbacks with black flippers.

Icarus got his name based on Greek mythology.  Icarus and his father tried to escape from Crete with wings made from feathers and wax.  His father warned him not to fly to close to the sun, advice the boy ignored.  The warmth of the sun melted the wax on Icarus' wings and he fell into the sea.  The curl in Icarus' tail is easy to see when he is this close to people.

Icarus' History

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A Real Whale Watch Trip - June 27, 1997

We left the pier at 4:30 PM and about an hour later found several humpback whales.  We were surprised to find Icarus, Colt, Stub and a fourth whale hanging out.  A hydrophone was placed in the water and to our surprise they came over and started singing next to the boat!  Although it is very difficult to identify Icarus on this tape it is an experience you will want to see and hear.

A Real Whale Watch Trip - June 30, 1989

We left the pier at 5:00 PM and about an hour later identified Icarus, Cats Paw, Walrus, Trident, Hatche and her new calf.  Icarus was flippering for nearly seven minutes.  Cats Paw was also feeding in the very unique style she has perfected.  She spyhops in the bubble cloud and opens her mouth on the way down.

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