pilot whale
black whale
common blackfish
blackfish
Globicephala melaena

Larger groups of over 100 pilot whales have been observed.

Pilot whales come into the harbor and then head for the shore.

Whatever the reasons, 27 pilot whales die, most from trauma.

Pilot whales, however, have more trouble returning to the water once they are on shore.

The stranding had left at least 28 pilot whales dead.

Two weeks later, another 30 to 40 pilot whales were driven ashore in these same areas.

The pilot whale is not registered as an endangered species.

This may also be the case for long-finned pilot whales.

Pilot whales are also seen off the coast of Andros.

It is against the law to kill pilot whales at locations with inappropriate conditions.