Dolphin tail

Pectorals turn, stop and start the dolphin. The dorsal fin acts as a keel. Flukes drive the dolphin forward. The dorsal fin and flukes thermo-regulate keeping the body temperature constant.

Dolphin Tail

In the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, visitors still line up to see the world’s first dolphin with an artificial fin. Fuji, now around 40 years old, lost much of her tail...

Tail Of Diving Dolphin Above Water by Rich Lewis

Did you know? The tail flukes are the powerhouse of the dolphin. To swim naturally, a dolphin moves the peduncle up & down and the tail flukes propel the dolphin forward.