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Porpoises

Harbour Porpoise

  • 1.4-1.6 metres in length.
  • 61-76 kilograms in weight.
  • Found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans.
  • Small robust body shape.
  • Small, round beakless head.
  • Broad, triangular dorsal fin.
  • Dark brown or grey back colour, white belly, and dark stripe from corner of the mouth to pectoral flipper.

Dall’s Porpoise

  • Up to two metres in length.
  • Up to 220 kilograms in weight.
  • Found in North Pacific Ocean.
  • Black in colour with large white patches on sides and belly.
  • No beak.
  • Triangular dorsal fin with grey or white tip.