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Oh, those powerful males! Finding a competitive group while on a marine safari is always an amazing experience and this day was truly astounding! Although there appeared to be only five large males, the female seemed to lead them around our vessel with the ease of an experienced humpback who had been through this many times.
Researchers tell us that the males outnumber the females two to one so it makes perfect sense that they have to compete fiercely in order to be allowed to mate. Watching breaching, head slapping, lunges and many more behaviors leaves even the novice whale watcher breathless.
Wanting to go out on a boat? Best makes your plans for very soon. The numbers are already thinning out and whale season in Hawaii will be over before you realize. Grab your camera and jump on.
