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Blow
Blow is the cloud or column of moist air forcefully expelled through the blowhole when the whale surfaces to breath. It is sometimes referred to as a spout- which gives the mistaken impression that it is predominantly expelled water.
Breach
Whales breach - a leap out of the water - to help rid themselves of parasites. Humpback Whales especially carry a variety of external parasites that may cause itching and irritation to their sensitive skin.
Circle
Sharks circle their prey, disconcertingly appearing seemingly out of nowhere and frequently approaching from below.
Cruise
Due to their torpedo-like anatomy sharks appear to be cruising through the water at all times.
Flipper Slap
Flipper slapping is best described as raising a flipper out of the water and slapping it noisily against the water's surface. It's also known as pec slapping.
Fluke
When a whale or dolphin begins a deep dive, it lifts its tail into the air to help it thrust its body into a more steeply angled descent to deeper waters.
Lob Tail
Also referred to as a tail slap, lobtailing is when a whale lifts its fluke (tail fin) out of the water and brings it down forcefully to slap the surface.
Lunge Feed
Lunge feeding is usually performed by baleen whales, who lunge with open mouths through dense concentrations of fish or crustaceans to feed.
Roll
While the cause of the rolling behaviour is unknown, there are several theories for their function including play, communication and displaying excitement or annoyance.
Spy Hop
A spyhop is a behaviour where a whale raises its head vertically above the water, then slips back below the surface. Spyhopping is believed to be an act of curiosity.