See It: Humpback whale photographed swimming in front of New York City skyline

Humpback whales spotted within sight of NYC skyline

NEW YORK -- Humpback whales have been enjoying the waters off New York City this summer.

The Wildlife Conservation Society recently shared a photo of a whale against the city skyline.

Humpback whale spotted against NYC skyline Sarah Trabue, WCS Ocean Giants/Activities conducted pursuant to NMFS ESA/MMP Permit No. 27507

It was spotted on August 2 five miles from the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, Brooklyn. 

Earlier this summer, a fisherman captured a close encounter with a whale near the Verrazzanno-Narrows Bridge.

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