Noted whale watcher (4)

I believe the answer is:

ahab

(Other definitions for ahab that I've seen before include "one who hunted whales" , "Name of captain seeking Moby Dick" , "Israelite king" , "Captain in search of Moby Dick" , "Jezebel's husband, wicked king in the 'Old testament'" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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