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Lots of different types of whales are hunted, including:
Right Whale: It was considered the perfect whale to hunt because it had lots of blubber for oil lamps - hence the name 'right' whale.
Blue Whale: Considered too dangerous to hunt mostly, but some of the more risk-taking hunters went after this whale because, being bigger, it provided more blubber, meat and bone.
These are the whales that have been hunted. If you are looking for present-day targets:
Common Minke Whale: Too small to be considered dangerous, and the numbers are too big for people to notice any missing.
Long-Finned Pilot Whale: Hunted mostly for the meat, and also small.
What else can I help you with?
How many whales are killed due to whaling?
Over 400 different whales are hunted each year due to whaling.
How many whales are killed by whalers?
over 400 whales are hunted every year from whaling
How many whales killed every ten years?
It varies by the decade you are on about. Especially when it comes to whaling For whaling alone about 20,000 whales are hunted each decade. If you include boat accidents involving whales and whales dying in captivity then that number increases to around around 200,000 in a decade.
How are whales being killed?
By poaching, or by whaling, if that's what people call for "poaching whales".
Have humans hunted too much blue whales?
Yes, humans hunt too many blue whales. Japan and Norway in particular need to stop whaling
What are whales are being hunted for?
for the oil and meat.
Who were some of the first people who started whaling?
It should be fishermen. Whaling is not the fishery only by Japan. America hunted a great number of whales and that's partly what they wanted Japan to open ports.
Are whales affected in the whaling process?
Since whales are killed in whaling, I'd Think it'd be pretty obvious that whales are affected by whaling.
What is the main species of whale being hunted at the moment?
The main species of whale being hunted at the moment is the minke whale. Japan, Norway, and Iceland are among the countries that continue to engage in commercial whaling of minke whales, despite international opposition and regulations.
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 types of whales are being hunted by japan?
Humpbacks, Fin whales, Bryde's whales and Gray whales, some of which are endangered species
What threats do gray whales have?
Hunting & Whaling by humans. Gray Whales have been hunted since the 16th century. Humans have been whaling gray whale species for over 4 decades now. This hunting has significantly reduced the gray whale populations. The north atlantic population of gray whales were totally wiped out due to whaling even before the 19th century. Around 1950, governments worldwide declared the gray whale as an endangered species and banned whaling them
