Sperm Whale are largest toothed whale are found in deep oceans worldwide in tropical and temperate waters. Males can reach up to 20.5 meters 67 feet long there weigh up to 57,000 kg there lifespan around 70 years. They has the largest brain of any animal can dive over 1,000 meters and hold their breath for up to 90 minutes.
Sperm Whale can produce clicks louder than a jet engine, A rare substance found in their digestive system are highly valued in the perfume industry.
Food Habits of Sperm Whales
Sperm whale diets are mostly deep-sea squid including giant squid and colossal squid. They also eat fish and octopuses. An adult sperm whale can eat about 900 kg of food per day. They uses echolocation to detect prey in the deep, dark ocean.
Tourist Attractions & Whale Watching Spots
🐋Sperm whales can be observed in various locations around the world. Some of the best spots are –
🐋Kaikoura, New Zealand Year-round whale watching.
🐋Azores, Portugal one of the best places to see sperm whales.
🐋Dominica, Caribbean known as the Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean.
🐋Iceland Húsavík & Reykjavík offers whale-watching tours with sperm whale sightings.
🐋Sri Lanka Mirissa & Trincomalee best for whale watching between November and April.
🐋Canada Gulf of St. Lawrence occasionally spotted among other whale species.
🐋Norway Andenes & Tromsø Sperm whales can be seen in deep fords.
Here are some places for Sperm whale watching
1. Dominica, Caribbean🐋🐋🐋
🐋Dominica is renowned for its resident sperm whale population offering both whale watching and swimming experiences.
Adventure X provides a 7-day expedition priced at $7,995 per person, inclusive of permits, boat and guide fees, hotel accommodations for double occupancy.
🐋Diva Dominica offers private whale and dolphin safaris for up to six people at a total cost of $687.70.
2. Azores, Portugal🐋🐋🐋
🐋Azores archipelago is a Pico Island and prime location for observing sperm whales.
🐋Whale Watch Azores offers 9-night tours starting at €2,295, focusing on sperm whales and dolphins. They also provide 5-night short break tours starting at €1,395.
3. Tarifa, Spain🐋🐋🐋
🐋Tarifa is located at the meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Tarifa offers whale watching opportunities.
🐋Surf School Conil provides whale watching tours, including travel from Conil to Tarifa, at €50 per person. The total duration, including round trip is approximately 4 hours.
4. Norway🐋🐋🐋
🐋The village of Andenes in northern Norway is known for its whale-watching tours, offering opportunities to observe sperm whales, killer whales, and pilot whales.
5. Sri Lanka🐋🐋🐋🐋
Trincomalee located on Sri Lanka’s eastern coast, is a notable destination for observing sperm whales during February and March.