Pilot Whale
- Length: 19 – 25 feet
- Weight: up to 2.5 tons
- Population*: Over 30,000
- Status: Protected
Large bulbous head with a thick, broad dorsal fin one-third of the way down the back. Name is derived from their long, sickle-shaped pectoral fins. Usually black in coloration, but can appear brown or dark gray. Know to associate with other dolphin species and sometimes even sharks.
* Western North Atlantic Population
