Porpoises are small toothed whales with a body length of less than 8 feet.

This species of porpoise has a blunt head with little or no visible beak. Midway on the back there is a triangular-shaped dorsal fin and small bumps on its leading edge. The pectoral flippers are short and rounded at the ends. Harbor porpoises are shaded dark gray on their backs and white on their bellies.

They have a wide range in the temperate and subpolar waters of the Northern Hemisphere. They are usually found in shallow waters such as bays, rivers, and estuaries, but can be found offshore as well.

Harbor porpoises are wary of the presence of boats either showing indifference or moving away from them. Because of its tendency to live coastally, this porpoise has had much interaction with man. Native hunters in many areas of the world, such as Greenland and in the Black Sea, exploit this species for food and oil. In addition, this species often falls prey to great white sharks and killer whales.

Size: Long 12" Wide 6.5" High 5.5"
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Northern Seas

Class:Mammalia Order:Cetacea Family:Phocoenidae