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Large number of humpback whales swimming in San Francisco Bay

Pair Of Whales Spotted In San Francisco Bay
Pair Of Whales Spotted In San Francisco Bay


San Francisco Bay has seen an unprecedented number of humpback whales over the last two weeks which experts say could be due to an unusual concentration of anchovies near the shore.

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Four humpbacks at a time have been seen frolicking in the waters to the delight of whale watchers in the area. They were seen flapping their tails and breaching, apparently feeding on anchovies and other fish during incoming tides, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

While San Francisco Bay is normally visited by gray whales, humpbacks generally feed farther offshore and do not usually navigate shallow waters and narrow straits.

Marine experts are worried that the whales could swamp boats while breaching or get hit by a ship.

Meanwhile, boaters and kite surfers are being asked to keep their distance from the animals.

Mary Jane Schramm, spokesperson for the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, told ABC7: "We can't physically go out there and intervene, so what we can do is get the word out that the responsible thing to do is to resist the impulse."

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