IndiaAIFounders — Whales on Australia’s ‘humpback highway’ are at growing risk of injury from boat and propellor strikes

Whales on Australia’s ‘humpback highway’ are at growing risk of injury from boat and propellor strikes

October 3, 2026 at 07:00 PM

Exclusive: Images show deep cuts and damage to tails and fins, as experts warn the migrating species often aren’t able to avoid a collision

Gruesome images of adult and juvenile humpback whales along Australia’s east coast with slash and gouge injuries from boat and propeller strikes highlight what experts say is a growing problem, as the population booms 60 years after the ban on whaling.

Missing tail parts, deep red lacerations and shocking injuries to the spine of a whale calf can be clearly seen on the images, gathered by WWF Australia and shared with the Guardian.

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