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Whales were killed with a special kind of spear called a harpoon. They were cut up with tools called flensing knives.
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What types of tools were used in whaling?
harpoons
Is whaling a type of animal cruelty?
Whaling itself is not, but every method ever used is cruel.
How many whaling ships are there in the world?
Only about 20 Whaling vessels are still used today (Not including small fisherman boats which is used like in Faroe Islands. Nearly half is Japanese Whaling ships.
What are used in whaling traps?
harpoons and nets ):
What is whaling used for?
When a whale is hunted, its meat is used for food. Occasionally, people will use the whale's blubber for oil.
What is meant by whaling?
The simple definition of whaling is "The practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat, or whalebone." Whaling is similar to fishing but instead of nets used to catch them or kill them, harpoons and ropes is used to kill and carry the dead carcass. For Japanese whaling, when A whale is killed, it is transported onto the factory ship where it is processed , stored and chill until it gets send to Japan.
When did whaling in Japan start?
1500 B.C. Whaling has been going on for centuries. They are mostly killed for food, their blubber, and their insides which are used for most cosmetic products.
Why did Herman Melville choose to write about whaling?
Melville chose to write about whaling because; Melville was in the industry himself. The industry was so significant because the oil from the whale's blubber was used for lighting and lubrication purposes. Also the bones were used for a variety of purposes that was very useful.
What is an email attack attack targeted at senior management called?
Whaling is the term used to describe an email attack that is targeted at senior management. The term spear phishing is used when the target is a group of people.
Is America against whaling or for whaling?
America is against whaling. They almost put whales out of the ocean for good when they did do whaling. They wanted their blubber for oil.
What is a gaff on a whaling ship?
It is a barbed spear or hook, used for landing fish
How is whaling good?
Whaling isn't good at all
