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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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Is the humpback whale an endangered whale?
At the moment, the humpback whale is not endangered and it is the least concerned whale. So don't worry!:)
Is humpback whale extinction?
No, the humpback whale is not extinct, but it is Endangered.
When was a humpback whale listed as endangered?
At present humpback whales are not listed as an endangered species.
Are humpback whale engdanger?
Since 1966, humpback whales have been labeled and protected as endangered. There are certain associations, groups, and fisherman, who are trying to get the government to release the humpback whales from the endangered list. Today, the humpback whale is listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN. Not an endangered species.
Is the blue whale the only endangered whale?
no the blue whale is not the only endangered species of whales there are others like the humpback ,southern right whale,sperm whale and the killer whale the orca
Is a humpback whale an endangered species?
No. With a worldwide population of over 80,000 the humpback is listed as a species of least concern.
Endangered animals in the Pacific ocean?
Beluga, blue whale, bow head whale, gray whale,hooded seal,humpback whale.
Is the Humpback or Blue Whale more endangered?
Most certainly the blue whale which is classified as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
What can be done about the humpback whale being endangered?
We just have to Remind the people the law.
What is the humpback whale population 2012?
Approximately 150,000 or more. Still considered an endangered species.
Is the humpback whale a baleen whale or a toothed whale?
The Humpback whale is a baleen.
What are the most endangered whales in the world?
North Pacific Right Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale, Blue Whale What he/she means is that the whales in the North Pacific and North Atlantic and the blue whales are endangered because either they can't find enough food, or they are being illegally hunted.
