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Adult sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) diving off Isla San Jose, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

The flukes of an adult female sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) swimming underwater, Roseau, Dominica, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

The flukes of an adult female sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) swimming underwater, Roseau, Dominica, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Adult sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) flukes-up dive near Isla San Pedro Martir, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Adult bull sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), preparing to dive deep near Isla San Jose, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

The flukes of an adult female sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) swimming underwater, Roseau, Dominica, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

CT with an eight-inch tooth from lower right mandible (jawbone) of an adult bull Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus), Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluke-up dive at sunset in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.
(Restricted Resolution - pls contact us)

Adult Dwarf Sperm Whale (Kogia simus) on the surface (dorsal fin detail) near Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.
(Resolution Restricted - pls contact us)

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluke-up dive at sunset in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.
(Restricted Resolution - pls contact us)

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing (note tears in flukes) in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) dorsal fin with evident calluses which may be linked to maturation of adult females. Also notable sloughing skin which occurs in both sexes. Endangered, Ionian Sea, Greece.

An emaciated bull Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing to breathe in Loch Ainort, a sea loch on the East coast of the Isle of Skye, Scotland with the village of Luib in the background. (Restricted Resolution, please contact us).

Sub-adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing (note the peeling skin) near Isla San Pedro Martir in the midriff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico

CT measures (9'8") the lower right mandible (jawbone) of an adult bull Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico. Model released.

Eight-inch tooth from lower right mandible (jawbone) of an adult bull Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Eight-inch tooth from lower right mandible (jawbone) of an adult bull Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) in the mid-riff region of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Adult Sperm Whale bull (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing (note tooth rake marks on melon) in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Sperm Whale Mother and Calf - calf in suckling position - shows the size difference between adult and calf. Azores, North Atlantic

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluke-up terminal dive in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluke-up dive in the northern Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Adult Sperm Whale bull (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluke-up terminal dive in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) dorsal fin detail note: crenulated edge. Upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluke-up terminal dive in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.

Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing near boat in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico. Model Released.

Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, sub-adult and curious in the northern Gulf of California, Mexico

Portrait of a sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Vulnerable (IUCN), Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 13/365 W-03.

Mother and calf sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Vulnerable (IUCN), Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 13/365 W-03.

Snorkeler photographing a pod of Sleeping sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Researchers first saw this unusual sleep behavior in sperm whales in 2008. The scientists in that study found that sperm whales dozed in this upright drifting posture for about 10 to 15 minutes at a time, Vulnerable (IUCN). The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Pod of sperm whale with mother and calf, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Couple of sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Pod of sperm whale socializing, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Pod of Sleeping sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Researchers first saw this unusual sleep behavior in sperm whales in 2008. The scientists in that study found that sperm whales dozed in this upright drifting posture for about 10 to 15 minutes at a time, Vulnerable (IUCN). The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Pod of sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Sperm whale mother and calf, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Free diver is swimming over a pod of Sleeping sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Researchers first saw this unusual sleep behavior in sperm whales in 2008. The scientists in that study found that sperm whales dozed in this upright drifting posture for about 10 to 15 minutes at a time, Vulnerable (IUCN). The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Pod of sperm whale socializing, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Pod of sperm whale relaxing after a short sleep (Physeter macrocephalus) Researchers first saw this unusual sleep behavior in sperm whales in 2008. The scientists in that study found that sperm whales dozed in this upright drifting posture for about 10 to 15 minutes at a time, Vulnerable (IUCN). The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Sperm whale mother and calf, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Pod of sperm whale socializing, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Freediver swimming with female sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Vulnerable (IUCN), Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 17/01/02 FIS-4.

Sub-adult sperm whale try to move away a calf to to mate with a female, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Tail of sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus). Vulnerable (IUCN). The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Sleeping sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Freediver swimming with female sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Vulnerable (IUCN), Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 17/01/02 FIS-4.

Couple of sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Sperm whale mother and calf, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Pod of Sleeping sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Researchers first saw this unusual sleep behavior in sperm whales in 2008. The scientists in that study found that sperm whales dozed in this upright drifting posture for about 10 to 15 minutes at a time, Vulnerable (IUCN). The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Sub-adult sperm whale try to move away a calf to to mate with a female, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.

Sub-adult sperm whale try to move away a calf to to mate with a female, (Physeter macrocephalus), Vulnerable (IUCN), The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 1,000 meters in search of squid to eat. Image has been shot in Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit n°RP 16-02/32 FIS-5.