MacLennan

The project's co-ordinator Ellie MacLennan said: "It's unusual to see this number over such a short space of time."

Ms MacLennan said: "These animals can pose a financial threat to fishers if these whales take off with their gear or damage their gear."

Ms MacLennan said an incident in January when a humpback got into difficulty at a Skye fish farm was particularly unusual.

Mhairi Maclennan, a British long distance runner who is the co-founder of Kyniska Advocacy, which supports women and victims of abuse in sport, believes players in Raducanu's situation should leave court for an emotional welfare assessment.

"Speaking from my own experience, the psychological and emotional impact of something like that happening during a competition can completely derail you," Maclennan told BBC Radio 5 Live.