Minke Whale ID Fact Sheet

Name: Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

Local Names: Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

SARA Status: Not Listed

Size: Adults are 7-9 metres long and weigh 4-14 tonnes

Diet: Krill and other crustaceans, capelin, herring, and other fish

When you might see it: year-round, although they are more commonly seen from April to October.

Where you might see it: throughout the region, with many seen in nearshore waters when fish are present.

Notes: Minkes are the smallest and most common baleen whales in the world. This whale can be curious around boats, but can be difficult to spot due to its solitary nature and inconspicuous behaviour.