This is just one of many encounters with whales off the coast of Massachusetts in recent weeks. The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries says the whales feed on local bait fish. “I’ve lived in Winthrop all my life and fished this area many times,” said Joe Fabiano. “Not once have I seen a whale, so it was pretty amazing to me,” he added.
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Only ten days ago a whale broke out of the sea and landed on a small boat, and luckily there were no casualties. The U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service recommends that boaters stay at least 100 feet away from whales: “Given the unpredictable behavior of whales and the potential safety hazards involved.” According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), humpback whales, such as those seen, jump Often out of the water and slapped on the surface with the flippers or tails.