Problem
Threatened species of Physeteridae
Other Names:
Threatened species of Sperm whalesSperm whales under threat of extinction
Incidence:
Although commercial hunting of sperm whales began in the 18th century, the majority of reported kills took place between 1950 and 1980 when harpoon guns became more widely used. Whaling records show that more than 638,000 sperm whales were killed during this period. Today, population estimates for sperm whales fall in the range of 300,000 to 400,000, significantly down from more than a million whales worldwide before large-scale hunting began in the last century. Sperm whales are currently classified on the IUCN’s Red List as Vulnerable.
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Odontoceti Narrower Problems:
Threatened species of KogiaThreatened species of Physeter catodon Strategies:
Conserving whales Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → Marine mammalsSocietal Problems → Destruction
Societal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
23.09.2020 – 22:17 CEST