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The southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) is a baleen whale, one of three species classified as right whales belonging to the genus Eubalaena. Southern right whales inhabit oceans south of the Equator, between the latitudes of 20° and 60° south. [5] In 2009 the global population was estimated to be approximately 13,600. [6]
The town is noted for the presence of whales that often swim within sight of the coastline of the town. Although the Southern Right whale is the most prolific species in Hermanus bay, it is not the only species in the area. The whales can be seen from the cliffs all along the coast from as early as June and usually depart in early-December.
Whale Watching, Discovery Travel Adventures Insight guide. ISBN 1-56331-836-9. The Whale Watcher's Guide: Whale-watching Trips in North America, Patricia Corrigan, ISBN 1-55971-683-5. Whales and Whale Watching in Iceland, Mark Carwardine, ISBN 9979-51-129-X. On the Trail of the Whale, Mark Carwardine, ISBN 1-899074-00-7
The bay is famous for having some of the best land based whale-watching in the world, which a town on its shores, Hermanus, has become famous for. Southern right whales visit the bay in the winter and spring months. Gansbaai on the shores of the bay has also become very famous for Great white shark diving.
Right whale #3904 ‘Champagne’ and calf were sighted approximately 3 nautical miles east of Amelia Island, FL on January 21, 2021. Champagne is 12 years old and this is her first documented calf.