Welcome to the Whale Site
What is a whale?
Whales are the best marine based mammal in the ocean. They are distributed throughout the world with 40+ different species populating the ocean.
These carnivorous creatures diet consists of krill, fish, zooplankton, phytoplankton, and algae. There are also many types of whales that surround
New Zealand including the short-finned pilot, long-finned pilot, false killer, and melon-headed whales to name a few. Whales can typically live up
around 40-70 years depending on the type of whale and whether it is endangered or not.