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Stranded sperm whale

Stranded sperm whale

The most common of the toothed whale group is the sperm whale, whose sharp teeth were often carved by whalers. This whale was stranded on Cape Campbell, Marlborough, in 1995.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10053684
Photograph by Colin Davis

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Gerard Hutching. 'Whales', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/whales/1/5