Lives of Whales
Fin whale
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Average length (m):
Southern Hemisphere: 21-22.3
(females are larger)
Northern Hemisphere: 19-20 (females are
larger)
Average weight (tonnes):
45-75
Conservation:
A primary target for modern whaling. Heavily
reduced, particularly in the North Pacific and
Southern Hemisphere. Evidence of recovery in
the North Atlantic and parts of the Southern
Hemisphere.
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