Brutal and Sad Facts About Whaling That More People Should Know About

22. Some Whales Are Preferred Over Others To Be Killed

Whales come in many shapes and sizes. Some are easier to kill since they are smaller, while some are more profitable because of what they have to offer.

The most hunted whale has been the Atlantic Blue whale, this was done sheerly because of their high numbers in the Atlantic waters at the time. Next on the list would be the Sperm whale. This is mainly due to the occurrence of spermaceti in their head cavities making it a profitable catch.

Minke whales come in next as they are small and inhabit the waters near Japan where they whale commercially.