The main species were the Sperm and the Right Whales, the latter's name reflecting its commercial value (the "right" one to catch).
Mostly whales and seals
I think it was either seals or whales.
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If a whale became beatched they would use the whale for blubber and food.
The whole whale had some economical value. The meat was considered low value and went for dog food and such. The hide was water proof material. Whale bone was decorative and constructive material. Whale oil was used for street lights and lamps in general. The single most valuable part however was whale vomit which had applications as a perfume.
Humpbacks, Fin whales, Bryde's whales and Gray whales, some of which are endangered species
Whales were being killed because of their skin, fat which could be used for soap and materials for what ever the person needs it for.
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They were hunted for meat and oil from their blubber.
Whales are hunted for their oily insides. It's true, I saw something about it today.
for their blubber
The Makah tribe primarily ate seafood such as whale, seal, sea otter, fish, and shellfish. They also supplemented their diet with berries, roots, and other plants they gathered in their region.
bisons and birds
The whales had been hunted since 100,000 years.
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for the oil and meat.
The calves of blue whales are hunted by killer whales.