Rare whale spotted swimming for first time ever in New Zealand waters
2 Feb, 2021 10:33 PM
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The researchers managed to capture a picture of the whale s beak. Photo / Facebook
NZ Herald
One of the most mysterious whales of the ocean has been spotted off the Northland coastline, marking the first time it has ever been seen alive in New Zealand waters.
The Far Out Ocean Research Collective today announced the exciting and rare sighting of three Ginkgo toothed beaked whales swimming offshore at the top of the North Island in January.
To date most information about the elusive whales that live in the deepest depths of the planet has been gleaned from beach strandings, with some species never seen or photographed alive.