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Over their movements. If it is
travelling it will swim as straight
as an arrow, not varying a quarter
of a point from its course; if it
down turns it will generally
keep to that turn: when feeding of
course it's different.
Finberks are found feeding in the
Japan sea. In 1912 the first one
taken was on Feb. 7/12
Capt Nielsen found a so Finberk
which was nearly dead - tongue
caten out, fins torn and great
puns from both belly.
Another time it's the intestines
of other parts of whales were floating
on the surface & fins of Kellers about,
when Nielsen killed some of them
& as they drew up much meat
& even taking long legs.
Sometimes Finberks & Orcas
swim side by side no trouble & are
not scared - other turns will
Finberk Feb 19/12 sold as follows
Red meat sold for 10 per ell
blubber " " 6 " "