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Has a Humpback Whale Ever Killed a Human?


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Humpback whales:

  1. Its scientific name is Megaptera novaeangliae which means “big wing of New England.”
  2. They have small humos present in their pectoral fins, so that's why they are known as "humpbacks."
  3. They are kind of friendly species because of their behavior with cetaceans and dolphins
  4. Because of their gentle and non-aggressive behavior so they cannot harm humans.
  5. They are more cautious about their environment and if they feel it is a threat to their offspring, they may counterattack.

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