Does this image remind you of a dolphin?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (362267)
Rockingham, Australia
September 2, 2025 8:44pm CST
The photo is Vince’s. It immediately makes me think of a dolphin with its sleek lines. However, the ‘tail’ seems to be off-kilter. I don’t know what sort of plane it is and I’m not going to ask as I’d have to listen to a ten-minute informative talk about it. 
This is a bit short so here’s a few facts about dolphins, but specifically Hector’s dolphins which are the only cetaceans (aquatic mammals) endemic to New Zealand. Almost all sightings have been in murky coastal waters no more than 50 m (160 ft) deep.
These are the smallest of the dolphin species and there are several sub-species. The total length of mature adults ranges from 1.2m (3 ft 11 in) to 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in). They are stocky with a rounded dorsal fin and no discernible beak.
This is a bit short so here’s a few facts about dolphins, but specifically Hector’s dolphins which are the only cetaceans (aquatic mammals) endemic to New Zealand. Almost all sightings have been in murky coastal waters no more than 50 m (160 ft) deep.
These are the smallest of the dolphin species and there are several sub-species. The total length of mature adults ranges from 1.2m (3 ft 11 in) to 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in). They are stocky with a rounded dorsal fin and no discernible beak.17 people like this
18 responses
@Deepizzaguy (113695)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Sep
The image of the front of the airplane looks like a dolphin.
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@DaddyEvil (158697)
• United States
3 Sep
@JudyEv I've never paid attention to how a plane looks before.
@GardenGerty (165629)
• United States
9h
That is small. The image actually reminds me more of "killer whales", which I believe are actually the largest dolphin family. I would have to research to know for sure.
@JudyEv (362267)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Sep
Fair enough. I guess the tail does look a bit like a fin.
@snowy22315 (195436)
• United States
12h
I do not think it looks like a dolphin but interesting the dolphins come in different sizes. I always thought porpoises themight be the smalller versions of dolphins, but I guess they are just separate species.
@FourWalls (78397)
• United States
18h
Good idea to not ask. I’m like that, too, sorry to say: ask me who sang a song and you’re going to hear who sang it, who wrote it, who covered it, and who made the strings the bass player used! 
Yes, it does have a dolphin-like appearance. Maybe the sleekness of the dolphins inspired the shape of planes!
Yes, it does have a dolphin-like appearance. Maybe the sleekness of the dolphins inspired the shape of planes!
@LeaPea2417 (38344)
• Toccoa, Georgia
14h
It looks like a dolphin. Interesting info about the smallest dolphin species.
@wolfgirl569 (121809)
• Marion, Ohio
20h
Yes it does. And I understand not asking as my hubby can do the same thing
@RasmaSandra (88600)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13h
Actually using my imagination I could think dolphin,
@LindaOHio (199673)
• United States
3 Sep
I love dolphins. I remember them swimming alongside the boat when we went whale watching on the east coast. I don't see the dolphin. Must be just me.
