Fears are growing for the wellbeing of a giant whale spotted off the West Side.
The 45ft-plus sperm whale was first seen in Whiteness Voe at lunchtime on Monday.
But today (Tuesday) it was still in the voe but could be seen drifting closer to the beach.
Shetland has officially been recognised as an important marine mammal area (IMMA).
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Jackie Darbyshire
