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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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Why are the humpback whales endangered?
no there are so many
When was a humpback whale listed as endangered?
At present humpback whales are not listed as an endangered species.
Where are humpback whales endangered?
They are endangered in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Why are Humpback Whales endangered in New Jersey?
humpback whales are endangered because of commercial whaling and drift net fishing. these are the only know factors contributing to the decline of humpback whales all over the world.
Where do endangered whales live?
Endangered whales live in every ocean in the world. On the endangered list are right whales, blue whales, humpback whales and fin whales among others.
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.
Are Albino Humpback whales endangered?
Yes. All albino animals are.
Why is the humpback endangered?
the number of humpback whales is reducing because not only of hunting but fishermen are catching the shrimp that the whales would normally eat. there is also pollution and climate change that is effecting the number of humpback whales that are swimming in our oceans today
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.
Are humpback whales endangered and why?
Yes, because the whalers decimated the populations to near extinction.
What types of whales besides killer whales are endangered?
Belugas, blue whales, humpback whales....most of them, in fact.
How many different species of whales are endangered?
scientists say there are more than 4,000 so far discovered.
