White-beaked dolphin

White-beaked dolphins are relatively large robust dolphins with a distinct colouring. They have a small obvious beak, but it’s not always white. They have white underbellies as far back as the tailstock, and a pale grey saddle patch behind the tall dorsal fin. Their most useful identification feature is the white and pale grey markings on their flanks (sides), the most distinctive being a pale grey area theat extends from the dorsal fin towards the tail stock, giving the impression of a 'saddle patch'.

Key features:

• Short, white beak - not always fully white
• Tall, black, curved dorsal fin 
• White blaze from tailstock towards head, Dark cape from head to below dorsal fin 
• Powerful swimmers, porpoising and breaching