Want to follow a specific humpback whale’s journey? This quick guide shows you how to use PWF IDs on Happywhale.com to find and follow individual whale profiles. Happywhale brings together data from PWF and other research groups to show where each whale has been spotted over time. New sightings are added regularly-check back for the latest updates!
How to Search for Humpback Whale Tracking on Happywhale
1. Access the Happywhale website by visiting: https://happywhale.com
2. Click on the magnifying glass icon at the top of the homepage.
3. Enter the PWF Whale ID into the search bar.
- For North Pacific (NP) whales: Use the format PWF-NP_####(4 digit ID#)
- For South Pacific (SP) whales: Use the format PWF-SP_####(4 digit ID#)
Example: To search for the whale “Anona” with PWF ID #0002, type: PWF-NP_0002
If a whale doesn’t appear in the search, check for correct formatting―underscores and capital letters matter.
4. Once you enter the ID, you’ll be taken to that whale’s profile page.
- On the right side, a map of all known sightings and encounters for the whale will appear. You can click each encounter dot to view more details.
- On the left panel, you’ll see:
- Happywhale ID (assigned by the system)
- Also Known As section: Includes any alternate names or IDs submitted by other research groups.
- Sighting Information: Dates, locations, and observers.
- Photographs from various encounters.
5. New sightings may be added over time-revisit the profile to stay up to date!
abby
Ace is the Place For Whales
Addison
Akamai Maka
Aleph`
Aletch Glacier
Ali'i
Amazing Grace
Annie
Anona
Anya
Amie
Argos
Aroha
Atlas
Aubrey Rose
Babaji
Bailey
Bella
Blue
Bonny
Bris
Cala
Cameron
Cetus
Chant
Corroberee
Cruise
Doris Ann
Dylan
Eagle
Ebony
Eden
Ekahi
Elana
Eleu
Eli
Elisa
Elko
Emma Ellen Ruby Rosebud
Eve
Francis
Fraser
Freda
Freya
Galaxy
Ginger
Gity
Gus
Harley
Hayman
Heaven
Helen
Henry
Hexus
Holly
Honey
Inge
Jade
Josefina
Jovie
Kadee
Kai
Kalani
Kamaaina
Kealani
KEGL
Kekoa
Keoni
Kiah
Kohola
Kokua
Kuleana Moana
Kulia
Laakea
Lady
Lanakila
Larned
Laru
Le Charme
Leilani
Lindsay
Liposomal
Lopaka
Lucille
Lucinda
Lucy
Ma Possum
MacEwen Maui
Madilynn
Magma
Marilyn Lee
Maka'ala
Makena
Malama
Malcolm
Matt Whaleo aka Docuwhale
Mau Loa
Maui Mike
Maylea
Mia
Mick
Migaloo
Milo
Mimi
Misse
Moby Rick
Monbebe
Munkhof
Murphy
Myrna
Nala
Ned
Nessy Stien
Nick
Nicole
Norma
Noel
Normandy
Noumea
Nunyara
Odei
Ogallala
Ohana
Okalani
One Earth
Otto
Owen
Pavarotti
Peggy
Popo
Propeller
Pukaman
Roger
Sally
Sam
Samantha
Sandra
Sandy
Shira Mayim
Shyra Mae
Siobhan
Sonja
Splash
Sprinkles
Stephany
Susan Ruth
Susie
Sydney
Teodoro
Tilly J
Timber
Tracey
Uluru
Warrain
Wathumba
Waverly
White Truffle
William
W-squared
Wylder