In 2007, whalers in Alaska killed a whale that had a Victorian-era explosive harpoon embedded in its neck. Here are the incredible details.

Harpoon cannon outside of the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge. Harpoon cannons are still used by whaling nations, but these are usually guns of a smaller caliber. The exception is Iceland, ...

Whaling in Japan began in the 12th century with hand-harpooning, according to the Japan Whaling Association. But by the 1900s, the practice was industrialized with harpoon guns and factory ships. As ...

‘Fathaigh na Farraige’ (Giants of the Sea) will air on TG4 on Wednesday, September 18, at 9.30pm, exploring the fascinating, ...

'Fathaigh na Farraige' (Giants of the Sea) will air on TG4 on Wednesday, September 18, at 9:30 p.m. The documentary explores Ireland’s complex and often overlooked relationship with whales, starting ...

A species of whale, so ancient and elusive that harpoon fragments dating back over a century have been discovered embedded in their bodies, continues to intrigue scientists. The mysterious bowhead ...

A SPECIES of whale believed to be so old and mysterious that harpoon arrows from 100 years ago were found to be embedded in them. A giant bowhead whale was captured off the coast of Alaska with a ...

STUNNING SEA LIFE A humpback whale, seen from above, as it follows a school of dolphin.

Times may have changed, but back in 2007, a team of whalers found evidence of just how long the whales can carry scars from previous ‘unenlightened’ times when they discovered an ancient harpoon tip ...