First whale ever named by scientists spotted off Massachusetts again. Meet Salt

A great grandma sea creature was spotted off the coast of Massachusetts.

On July 30, boaters got the chance to see the humpback Salt, the first whale to be named by scientists, according to a Facebook post by Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises.

Boaters in the Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank were able to see the “magnificent” Salt, who was first named in 1975, the group said.

Over the years, Salt has birthed 13 calves, which later gave her 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, boaters said.

Salt can be seen showing off her tail as she leaves boaters in awe, the video taken shows.

Salt’s presence has helped contribute to “the understanding of humpback whale migration patterns, calving rates and overall biology,” the group said.

Facebook users ran to the comments to their thoughts on the “beautiful” photos with one person saying, “spectacular.”

“How super exciting!!! So glad to see Salt again!,” another wrote.

This story was originally published July 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM with the headline "First whale ever named by scientists spotted off Massachusetts again. Meet Salt."