Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jul. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Sperm whales face threats from entanglement in fishing gear, ship strikes, and plastic pollution. While historical whaling significantly reduced their numbers, some populations are showing signs of slow recovery. Responsible whale watching tours help fund conservation efforts and raise awareness, contributing to the protection of these magnificent ocean giants.
The sperm whale or cachalot is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. It is the only living member of the genus Physeter and one of three extant species in the sperm whale superfamily Physeteroidea, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale of the genus Kogia.
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Where to Find
Top parks for Sperm Whale. Sightings recorded in 20 safari areas total.
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