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What was megalodon's favorite snack? Sperm whale faces
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
New analysis of fossil skulls from sperm whales that lived millions of years ago shows that numerous species of ancient sharks preyed on the whales … and ate their faces.
Spiraling vortex of 60 sharks rips apart a dead humpback whale in mesmerizing new video
By Harry Baker last updated
There were potentially even more sharks in the swarm.
Mysterious dead beaked whale covered in unusual injuries washes up on California beach
By Harry Baker published
A dead beaked whale with mysterious injuries on its face recently washed up on a California beach. Experts are unsure why the animal died or even which species it belongs to.
Breaching humpback whale body slams boat in Mexico, injuring everyone on board
By Harry Baker published
Local authorities suggest the young humpback did it on purpose.
Rare white humpback whale spotted swimming with dolphins Down Under
By Harry Baker published
Video of the ghostly cetacean was captured by a local teenager using a drone.
Enormous beached sperm whale rescued in China. Will it survive?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A stranded sperm whale was still alive when it was found washed ashore near Ningbo, China. A team of rescuers worked around the clock to tow the animal back to sea.
No, the Loch Ness Monster was not a whale's penis
By Harry Baker published
A bizarre hypothesis linking the Loch Ness Monster to whale penises has been debunked by the researcher who helped start the wild rumor.
Nearly 30 pilot whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Pilot whales frequently strand at Farewell Spit, a remote beach.
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