falcate

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Note the falcate dorsal fin, which often, as here, is dark on the border, lighter near the center.

From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David

Note the smoothly falcate dorsal fin, pointed on the tip, and located near the midpoint of the back.

From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David

Dorsal fin falcate and distinct; usually appears simultaneous with blow.

From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David

Dorsal fin broad-based, falcate to flaglike, in front half of back.

From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David

The dorsal fin is slender, falcate, and pointed on the tip.

From Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification by Caldwell, David