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What type of whale is Moby-Dick?

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Updated: 3/22/2024

Moby Dick is a sperm whale, also called a "parmacetty" or spermaceti whale. He is called "white" but, contrary to popular belief, was not entirely white or albino. He had a white head and hump, plus scars on his body that appeared white. He is first named in Chapter 36 of the book.

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