The following images are Pygmy Killer Whales taken on the Wollongong Pelagic on Saturday 31 August 2002.

This photo clearly shows the extensive white lips which are indicative of this species. Other similar species such as Melon-headed Whale have this feature but it is not so pronounced around the facial area. Another feature that helps differentiate Pygmy Killer Whale from Melon-headed Whale is the blunt snout and the fact that the melon bulges forward beyond the upper lip.


The dorsal fin of Pygmy Killer Whales are quite triangular and slightly falcate. However, the exact shape varies as with other species. The animal at the back of the top picture has a dorsal fin that is distinctly more rounded than the lead animal.


This image is rather poorly focused but shows the distinct grey cape. This is one of the first features that you notice on these animals as the grey stands out distinctly against the black of the rest of the animal.