Sperm Whales
One of two cetaceans listed as Endangered in the Hawaiian Islands, this species is slow to grow and reproduce. Sperm whales around the Hawaiian Islands and throughout the Tropical Eastern Pacific make up a genetically distinct population. There do not seem to be “resident” sperm whale groups around the islands, though some individuals have been re-sighted over the years. Sperm whales spend more than half their lives at depths of 500m or more, making them incredibly dependent on sound for hunting, navigation, and social communication. Their clicks can reach 200 decibels underwater! While females form lasting bonds and remain around tropical waters their entire lives, males leave their matrilineal pod and may form “bachelor schools' ' that roam all the way to the poles and migrate back come time to breed.
Whale Stats
Scientific Name: Physeter macrocephalus
Length: 36-52 feet
Weight: 30,000-90,000lbs
Diet: squid, fish, sharks
Lifespan: 60 years
Season: Year-round
More Whales, Dolphins, and Wildlife of the Kona Coast
The Kona coast boasts an incredibly diverse array of marine life. Venture with us out into the blue in search of graceful mantas, massive mola mola, schooling sharks, or one of more than a dozen species of toothed whales that traverse these island waters.
Season: April - November
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Departure Time: 8:30 AM
Possible Whale Types: Beaked whales, false killer whales, melon-headed whales, pilot whales, sperm whales, and more. Humpbacks commonly seen in April and November.
Season: December - March
Duration: 2.5-3 Hours
Departure Time: 7 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM
Possible Whale Types: Humpback whales are the main focus, but we also can see beaked whales, false killer whales, melon-headed whales, pilot whales, sperm whales, and more.
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