A paddleboarder just off the coast of California got the surprise of a lifetime when a massive fin whale swam right by him. Footage of this incredible encounter was shared on ABC7 news. This ...

The whale was spotted struggling with rope wrapped around one of its fins that sparked fears a rescue operation might have ...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A boater caught some breathtaking footage of fin whales off the coast of Newport Beach. Domenic Biagini of San Diego was aboard the Newport Coastal Adventure earlier ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Out on the open water off San Diego’s coast, it’s not just seasoned whale watchers spotting giant sea mammals — a curious dog named Fin is also on the lookout. Fin, a rescued ...

More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world's ...

The whale was alive when it became stranded on a gravel beach Monday night, but died while responders were on their way to the scene.