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304 Humpback Whales Spotted Off South Africa Coast

4/21/2026

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  • On December 30, 2025, photographers Monique Fallows and Chris Fallows documented 304 humpback whales off the west coast of South Africa.
  • The couple observed 208 humpbacks on December 29 and noted multiple 'super-groups' over the two days.
  • Their blows reach up to 7 meters, and the surface appeared as a 'Manhattan skyscraper skyline'.
  • The event highlights a resurgence of humpback whales, signaling their return from near extinction.