An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska's largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal's death. The carcass ...

The whale was originally estimated to be about 35 to 40 feet long but an official measurement showed it was upwards of 51 feet. Fin whales can grow up to 70 feet so experts believe it was a juvenile.

The fin whale – the second largest whale species in the world – became stranded on the surf line at Torrance Beach in California around 6 p.m. where it reportedly appeared in distress.

A fully grown whale can reach up to 85 feet long and weigh between 40 and 80 tons. The mammal, that gets its name from the fin on its back, near its tail, is found in oceans across the world.

A section of skin and blubber from a fin whale rests on the mud near Anchorage on November 18, 2024. NOAA biologists have been examining the animal which showed up there in recent days.

Beachgoers were stunned after a 40-foot whale washed ashore in Torrance Beach Saturday night. The fin whale appeared to be very sick and in distress when it was spotted inside the surf line at ...

Officials are asking beachgoers to keep a distance from a 35- to 40-foot fin whale that washed ashore on Torrance Beach on Saturday evening and later died. “Due to its size & location it is ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska’s largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused ...

Crews on Sunday cleared a large whale that washed ashore at Torrance Beach Saturday night, but it was no easy task. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the fin whale appeared to ...

TORRANCE BEACH, Calif. (Gray News) – A fin whale washed up ashore a California beach on Saturday and died before animal rescuers could get to it. According to the Los Angeles County Lifeguards ...