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What did people know about whales in 1810? Did they know they are mammals who breathe air?
What kind of whales were hunted in the 1800s?
During that time period, several species of whales were hunted for their blubber and other resources. The most common targets were sperm whales, right whales, and bowhead whales, but other species like humpback whales and blue whales were also harvested. Sadly, many populations were decimated by overhunting and commercial whaling is now illegal in most countries.