Makah Hunt Photos


Makah Attack
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The Makah Tribal canoe starts its attack run on a juvenile Gray whale.

The Sea Shepherds see the attack and speed to the area. Sea Shepherd arrives
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Makah aim
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The Makah aim their harpoon at the Gray whale.

The Gray whale reacts as the harpoon is driven into its back. Makah stab
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Makah wait
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The Makah assist boat joins the canoe as they wait for the Gray whale to surface. As the line tightens the boats are spun in a circle.

The Makah wait but the Gray whale has shed the harpoon and escaped. Later the whale is found dead from it's wounds 70 miles down the coast. Whale escapes
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