[Journals], 1908-1912
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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 " "