Video: the harsh reality of whaling
WARNING: Film shows graphic images which may distress some viewers.
WARNING: Film shows graphic images which may distress some viewers.
Harpooned whale’s agonising death in a whale sanctuary.
The film shows minke whales being hunted by Japanese whalers in the Southern Ocean. One whale is shot at six times and hit through the tail with a harpoon with an explosive grenade head. It could take hours to die. Whaling is unacceptably cruel. It is our responsibility to protect whales.
What you can do to help protect the whales:
- Write to the heads of whaling nations asking them to stop killing whales.
Read the Protecting Whales – “A Global Responsibility” brochure on this website for more information about worldwide whaling.
- Talk to friends about the importance of protecting whales. The UK is an anti-whaling nation of the International Whaling Commission. Members of the IWC are outlined in the information sheet - Members and meetings on this website. Talk to friends from non-IWC countries about the importance of their government joining the anti-whaling nations of the IWC.
- Go whale-watching!
Whale watching is a growing international industry which generates over US$1 billion each year in over 90 countries. Whales don’t have to be killed for economic gain.
- Visit websites of non-government organisations (NGO’s) dedicated to protecting whales.
Footage courtesy of Greenpeace. No unauthorised use without permission.
Page published: 20 December 2007
Page last modified: 20 December 2007