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Man has severely affected humpback whale populations by killing them for years. By the 19th century, many nations (USA in particular), were hunting the animal heavily in the Atlantic Ocean, and to a lesser extent in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This widespread hunting sharply reduced whale populations.
It is estimated that during the 20th century, at least 200,000 humpbacks were taken, reducing the global population by over 90%, with North Atlantic populations estimated to have dropped to as low as 700 individuals. To prevent extinction, the International Whaling Commission banned commercial humpback whaling in 1966. By that time the population had been reduced to around 5,000. That ban is still in force
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Who is the predator to humpback whale?
Probably Humans or a killer whale
What are the predators of a humpback whale?
mainly humans
What animal does a humpback whale need protecting from?
Humans
What are some predators of the humpback whale?
Sharks, killer whales and humans are predators of humpback whales.
Is the humpback whale a baleen whale or a toothed whale?
The Humpback whale is a baleen.
What is a humpback whales enemy?
The humpback whale's enemies are humans, killer whales (orcas), and sharks. Hope this helped... (bb_sweetlollipop)
Enemies of the humpback whale?
the enemies are sharks, orca whales and humans like you.
Can you have a humpback whale?
it is possible to have a humpback whale if you owned an ocean. its not scientificly possible to own a humpback whale.
What is a humpback whale's habitat?
The humpback whale's habitat is the ocean.
Is humpback whale extinction?
No, the humpback whale is not extinct, but it is Endangered.
How do you spell humpback whale?
Humpback Whale that looks nice and neat NOT humpback whale! Common names should not be capitalized, italicized or underlined. So: The humpback whale breached. NOT: The Humpback Whale breached.
Does a humpback whale have babies?
yes a humpback whale is a mamale and it has babies
