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Are whales a threat to humans?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

well it depends on what kind of situation you are in. if you are bothering them than they might but they dont go near humans=! im in &th grade and im learning about whale hunting.... there poor and inician animals! STOP THE KILLING!

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