Kayaking with the Whales … 🐋 🦈

A beautiful day on the Sea .

I think that’s a whale 🐋 or a very large Bull Shark 🦈 in front of us.

I better put my phone awa

You can sometimes see whales in Montreal ….

But more near Quebec City …

Whale watching
Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park

The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park is recognized as one of the best places in the world for whale watching. There are 13 species that frequent its waters; 6 of these species are more frequently observed.

https://parcmarin.qc.ca/get-to-know/

The Confluence

WHERE WATERS MEET
AND MARINE LIFE EMERGES

The confluence of the St. Lawrence Estuary and the Saguenay River, where the waters of the Great Lakes, the Saguenay basin and the Atlantic Ocean meet, is recognized as an ecologically exceptional region.
The oceanographic conditions that occur at the confluence of the Saguenay encourage the emergence of life and the concentration of species at the bottom of the food chain.

The uneven underwater topography, the estuarine circulation and the regular upwelling of cold water make it a very distinctive region. The upwelling of cold water at the head of the Laurentian channel is the most important oceanographic process of the Marine Park. This phenomenon brings nutrients and zooplankton to the surface and encourages the water’s oxygenation. The upwelling of cold water following the rhythm of the tides somewhat acts as the heart and lungs of the Marine Park.

The abundance of food in the Marine Park’s ecosystems attracts many species of birds, whales and seals. As well, numerous types of algae, benthic animals and fish have been observed in the Marine Park. Together, these species form a complex food chain supporting the significant biodiversity present in the Marine Park.

More likely a Giant Sturgeon ….

The largest fish ever caught in Lake Superior, by rod and reel, was a lake sturgeon weighing 310 pounds (140.61 kg) according to Freshwater Fishing World Records.

Almost 8’ long ….

There are Beluga Whales in the St Lawrence ….

Bull sharks, known for their ability to thrive in both saltwater and freshwater, have been found as far north as Alton, Illinois, on the Mississippi River. This is approximately 700 miles from the ocean. While sightings in the Great Lakes are not confirmed, the Mississippi River provides a route for these sharks to travel inland.
Bull Sharks and the Mississippi River:
Bull sharks are euryhaline, meaning they can tolerate a wide range of salinity, including freshwater.
They are known to swim up rivers, including the Mississippi, and have been found as far north as Alton, Illinois, which is about 1,100 kilometers from the ocean.
In 1937, fishermen in Alton, Illinois, caught a bull shark in their traps, confirming their presence in that area.
The Mississippi River is the main pathway for bull sharks to reach inland areas like Illinois.