Does this image remind you of a dolphin?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (389257)
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.19 people like this
21 responses
@DaddyEvil (179151)
• United States
3 Sep 25
@JudyEv I've never paid attention to how a plane looks before.
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@JudyEv (389257)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Sep 25
@DaddyEvil This one has nice 'lines' from the front and some look very sleek from the side.
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@Deepizzaguy (125735)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Sep 25
The image of the front of the airplane looks like a dolphin.
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@snowy22315 (213411)
• United States
3 Sep 25
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.
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@snowy22315 (213411)
• United States
5 Sep 25
@JudyEv I didn't know that Killer Whales were a type of dolphin! Learn something new everyday.
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@Melanie_Marie (2497)
• St. Clair, Michigan
5 Sep 25
I think it looks like a sh^rk with a big shark fin! And the front windows are the eyes and nose and then that line going across the bottom is the mouth. If you open it up you will see giant pointy shark teeth.
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@JudyEv (389257)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Sep 25
Well done you. There is nothing wrong with your imagination! lol I'm sure there is a plane with shark teeth painted on the 'face'.
@GardenGerty (170726)
• United States
4 Sep 25
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.
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@JudyEv (389257)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Sep 25
I think you are right. The whales are part of the larger dolphin family for sure.
@FourWalls (88543)
• United States
3 Sep 25
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!1 person likes this
@LeaPea2417 (39966)
• Toccoa, Georgia
3 Sep 25
It looks like a dolphin. Interesting info about the smallest dolphin species.
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@RasmaSandra (101275)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Sep 25
Actually using my imagination I could think dolphin,
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@sathviksouvik (23711)
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4 Sep 25
it is looking more like a shark than a dolphin
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@wolfgirl569 (141074)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Sep 25
Yes it does. And I understand not asking as my hubby can do the same thing
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@JudyEv (389257)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Sep 25
Fair enough. But don't you think the DC3 has a nose a bit like a dolphin? Vince identifies every plane that flies over here. We're near a small airfield so we see lots of planes.
@Traceyjayne (14303)
• United Kingdom
3 Sep 25
Yes, I can certainly see what you mean .
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@LindaOHio (222962)
• United States
3 Sep 25
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.
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@Beestring (15368)
• Hong Kong
3 Sep 25
Looks like a shark more than dolphin to me.
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