Humpback whale makes dramatic return to New York City's Hudson River

Humpback whale spotted in NYC waters as experts issue warning to boaters

A humpback whale is making a rare multi-day visit to New York Harbor waters. Breathtaking video captured the mammal spouting through its blowhole off Pier 45. Gotham Whale expert Chris St. Lawrence suspects the visitor could be a juvenile.

Humpback whale makes dramatic return to New York City's Hudson River

A humpback whale has been spotted swimming in New York's famed Hudson River, years after returning to this waterway during the Covid pandemic.

Humpback whale makes dramatic return to New York City’s Hudson River years after last sighting

By CHRIS MELORE, US DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 15:56 EST, 12 November 2026 | Updated: 16:25 EST, 12 November 2026 A humpback whale was spotted by stunned New Yorkers as it swam through the Hudson River, the first time the species has been seen there in six years. The giant mammal was captured on camera […]