Scarred Giant — Artist: Chris HarmanSperm Whale range (in blue)A piece of Sperm Whale skin with giant squid sucker scars
Discover great deals on the many hard to find and one of a kind items available only on ebay!

This site contains sponsored affiliate links.

Sperm Whale

The Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales and is believed to be the largest toothed animal to ever inhabit the planet. more...

HomeHome
AmphibianAmphibian
ArthropodArthropod
BirdBird
CatCat
DinosaurDinosaur
DogDog
FishFish
MammalMammal
AardvarkAardvark
AnteaterAnteater
AntelopeAntelope
ApeApe
ArmadilloArmadillo
BadgerBadger
BandicootBandicoot
BatBat
BearBear
BeaverBeaver
BelugaBeluga
BisonBison
Black BearBlack Bear
Blue WhaleBlue Whale
BoarBoar
BobcatBobcat
Brown BearBrown Bear
BullBull
BunnyBunny
CamelCamel
CattleCattle
CheetahCheetah
ChimpChimp
ChimpanzeeChimpanzee
ChipmunkChipmunk
CowCow
CoyoteCoyote
DeerDeer
DolphinDolphin
DonkeyDonkey
ElephantElephant
ElkElk
FerretFerret
FoxFox
GiraffeGiraffe
GoatGoat
GooseGoose
GopherGopher
GorillaGorilla
Grizzly BearGrizzly Bear
HareHare
HedgehogHedgehog
HippopotomasHippopotomas
HorseHorse
HumanHuman
Humpback WhaleHumpback Whale
IbexIbex
JaguarJaguar
KangarooKangaroo
Killer WhaleKiller Whale
KoalaKoala
LemmingLemming
LemurLemur
LeopardLeopard
LionLion
LynxLynx
ManateeManatee
MarmotMarmot
MarsupialMarsupial
MeercatMeercat
MinkMink
MoleMole
MongooseMongoose
MonkeyMonkey
MooseMoose
MouseMouse
MuleMule
MuskratMuskrat
OppossumOppossum
OrangutanOrangutan
OrcaOrca
OtterOtter
PangolinPangolin
PigPig
Polar BearPolar Bear
PorcupinePorcupine
PorpoisePorpoise
PossumPossum
Prairie DogPrairie Dog
RabbitRabbit
RacoonRacoon
RatRat
RhinocerosRhinoceros
RodentRodent
SealSeal
SheepSheep
ShrewShrew
SkunkSkunk
SlothSloth
Sperm WhaleSperm Whale
SquirrelSquirrel
SteerSteer
TenrecTenrec
TigerTiger
VoleVole
WalrusWalrus
WeaselWeasel
WhaleWhale
WolfWolf
WolverineWolverine
WombatWombat
Wooly MammothWooly Mammoth
ZebraZebra
MythologicalMythological
ReptileReptile


(The baleen blue whale is larger, and invertebrates such as the lion's mane jelly fish or the Portuguese man of war may be longer.) The whale was named after the milky-white substance spermaceti found in its head and originally mistaken for sperm. The Sperm Whale's enormous head and distinctive shape, as well as its central role in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, have led many to describe it as the archetypal whale. Partly due to Melville, the Sperm Whale is commonly associated with the mythological Leviathan of Biblical lore.

Historically the Sperm Whale has also been known as the Common Cachalot. The word cachalot is originally Portuguese (cachalote), probably coming from cachola, a colloquial term for head. Sperm Whales were hunted until recently in Portuguese atlantic archipelago of Azores.

Physical description

The Sperm Whale is exceptional for its very large head, particularly in males, which is typically one-third of the animals' length. Indeed, the species name macrocephalus is derived from the Greek for "big head" (strictly: long head). In contrast to the smooth skin of most other large whales, the skin on the back of the Sperm Whale is usually knobbly and has been likened to a prune by whale-watching enthusiasts . They are uniformly grey in colour though may appear brown in sunlight (the "Great White Whale" of Melville's novel, if such an animal existed, was an albino, and white sperm whales have been reported in reality as well). Perhaps unsurprisingly, the brain of the Sperm Whale is the largest and heaviest of all animals ever (weighing on average 7 kg in a grown male). However, the brain is not large relative to body size.

The blowhole is situated very close to the front of the head and shifted to the whale's left. This gives rise to a distinctive bushy blow angled forward. The dorsal fin is set about two-thirds of the way down the spine and is typically short and shaped like an equilateral triangle. The fluke is also triangular and very thick. Flukes are lifted very high out of the water before a whale begins a deep dive.

Sperm Whales have 20–26 pairs of cone-shaped teeth in their lower jaw. Each tooth can weigh as much as one kilogram. The reason for the existence of the teeth is not known with certainty. It is believed that they are not necessary for feeding on squid (see Feeding below) and indeed healthy well-fed Sperm Whales have been found in the wild without teeth. The current scientific consensus is that the teeth may be used for aggression between males of the same species. This hypothesis is consistent with the conic shape and wide spacing of the teeth. Rudimentary teeth are also present in the upper jaw, but these rarely open into the mouth.

Read more at Wikipedia.org


[List your site here Free!]

Reclaimed Wood Sperm Whale Signed Bloomquist Folk Art Hand Carved Rustic SealifeReclaimed Wood Sperm Whale Signed Bloomquist Folk Art Hand Carved Rustic Sealife $25.00 Whale (Sperm Whale) Animal Pin Shopko World Wildlife Fund Go Wild (1992 Wwf)B001Whale (Sperm Whale) Animal Pin Shopko World Wildlife Fund Go Wild (1992 Wwf)B001 $7.99
Vtg. Necklace Hand Carved White Sperm Whale "Chinook" Tribal Native Folk ArtVtg. Necklace Hand Carved White Sperm Whale "Chinook" Tribal Native Folk Art $12.95 Vtg. Mini Nautical Decor 2 Cast Iron Metal Sperm Whale Valentines GiftVtg. Mini Nautical Decor 2 Cast Iron Metal Sperm Whale Valentines Gift $10.00
Big Sperm Whale Wall Metal Decor Wall Hanging Nautical Home Decor Sign 19”x12”Big Sperm Whale Wall Metal Decor Wall Hanging Nautical Home Decor Sign 19”x12” $33.00 The Cruise of the Cachalot - Round the World After Sperm WhalesThe Cruise of the Cachalot - Round the World After Sperm Whales $37.00
Whale Wall Art Poster, Sperm Whale Wall Art, Room Aesthetic Whale 16X24inchWhale Wall Art Poster, Sperm Whale Wall Art, Room Aesthetic Whale 16X24inch $32.91 Vintage John Perry-Black Sperm Whale on Drift WoodVintage John Perry-Black Sperm Whale on Drift Wood $7.46
Y-Wha-Sp-501) baby Sperm Whale Green Aventurine carving Figurine gemstone WhalesY-Wha-Sp-501) baby Sperm Whale Green Aventurine carving Figurine gemstone Whales $7.10 Sperm Whale 3D Cardboard Model Kit Eugy NewSperm Whale 3D Cardboard Model Kit Eugy New $19.99
Save The Whales Shirt Gift for Whale Lover Retro Vintage Sperm Whale Orca ShirtSave The Whales Shirt Gift for Whale Lover Retro Vintage Sperm Whale Orca Shirt $16.99 to 14k Sperm Whale Charm14k Sperm Whale Charm $164.75
Sperm Whale Skeleton Monterey California Lobos National Park vintageSperm Whale Skeleton Monterey California Lobos National Park vintage $29.97 Safari Creatures Figure Lot Sperm Whale Cownose Stingray Bugs CrabSafari Creatures Figure Lot Sperm Whale Cownose Stingray Bugs Crab $12.18
Giant Squid vs Sperm Whale Boxing Funny Shirt Multiple sizes and ColorsGiant Squid vs Sperm Whale Boxing Funny Shirt Multiple sizes and Colors $16.93 to The Great Sperm Whale : A Natural History of the Ocean's Most MagThe Great Sperm Whale : A Natural History of the Ocean's Most Mag $8.54
Harmony Kingdom Treasure Jests Pod Parade Sperm Whales Tjwh5-1 Trinket BoxHarmony Kingdom Treasure Jests Pod Parade Sperm Whales Tjwh5-1 Trinket Box $34.99 Pbs Ocean Wilds: Realm of the Killer Whales/ Sperm Whale Oasis (Dvd, 2001)Pbs Ocean Wilds: Realm of the Killer Whales/ Sperm Whale Oasis (Dvd, 2001) $9.99
"Bark Veronica" fine details historic Sperm whale tooth scrimshaw reproduction"Bark Veronica" fine details historic Sperm whale tooth scrimshaw reproduction $25.95 Vintage Scott Nelles Brass Sperm Whale Art Belt Buckle Signed Circa 1970'SVintage Scott Nelles Brass Sperm Whale Art Belt Buckle Signed Circa 1970'S $125.00
Scrimshaw sperm whale tooth Reproduction.2 angels over British ship Hms VictoryScrimshaw sperm whale tooth Reproduction.2 angels over British ship Hms Victory $9.95 Sticker Art Deco Monochrome Sperm Whale Nautical Marine Life 2x2" 3x3" 4x4" 6x6"Sticker Art Deco Monochrome Sperm Whale Nautical Marine Life 2x2" 3x3" 4x4" 6x6" $8.00 to
Bird Carving from Sperm Whale Teeth New Bedford Ma Whaling Museum ~ postcardBird Carving from Sperm Whale Teeth New Bedford Ma Whaling Museum ~ postcard $2.05 (b-whal-5) Sperm Whale ocean filigree brass pin pendant love watching whales pod(b-whal-5) Sperm Whale ocean filigree brass pin pendant love watching whales pod $20.99
Sperm Whale Pottery Glazed Stoneware Ceramic PotSperm Whale Pottery Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Pot $19.99 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter's Giants of the Deep Minis Sperm Whale #Gd-22012 Topps Allen & Ginter's Giants of the Deep Minis Sperm Whale #Gd-2 $3.00
Large Glass Sperm Whale Figurine 13" Long 7.5 Lbs Like Moby DickLarge Glass Sperm Whale Figurine 13" Long 7.5 Lbs Like Moby Dick $119.97 Vtg Lapel Pinback Hat Pin Gold Tone Sperm Whale Consolation Enameled BlackVtg Lapel Pinback Hat Pin Gold Tone Sperm Whale Consolation Enameled Black $15.24
Sperm Whale Sea Life SafariSperm Whale Sea Life Safari $2.00 Giant of the Sea: The Story of a Sperm Whale (Smithsonian Oceanic Collection.Giant of the Sea: The Story of a Sperm Whale (Smithsonian Oceanic Collection. $10.89
Cruise of the Cachalot: Round the World After Sperm Whales 1938 Whaling MemoirCruise of the Cachalot: Round the World After Sperm Whales 1938 Whaling Memoir $13.99 Sperm Whales, Paperback by Chanez, Katie, Brand New, Free shipping in the UsSperm Whales, Paperback by Chanez, Katie, Brand New, Free shipping in the Us $16.22
Sperm Whale Figurine Sculpture 18" Don Mechanic EnterprisesSperm Whale Figurine Sculpture 18" Don Mechanic Enterprises $89.99 Faux Sperm Whale Scrimshaw "Rachel Pringle of Barbadoes" & Flying Fish ResinFaux Sperm Whale Scrimshaw "Rachel Pringle of Barbadoes" & Flying Fish Resin $25.00
Sultan Hawaii Na Hoku 14K Yellow Gold Sperm Whale 23mm Charm Pendant 4.0gSultan Hawaii Na Hoku 14K Yellow Gold Sperm Whale 23mm Charm Pendant 4.0g $875.00 Sperm Whale Octopus Fight Monsters Horror Antique Restored Book Art 8.5x11 PrintSperm Whale Octopus Fight Monsters Horror Antique Restored Book Art 8.5x11 Print $5.00
Black Sperm Whale Coat Hook Hanger 3 14"Black Sperm Whale Coat Hook Hanger 3 14" $39.99 The Sperm Whale: Help Save This Endangered Species! by Imbriaco, AlisonThe Sperm Whale: Help Save This Endangered Species! by Imbriaco, Alison $5.43
Sperm Whale - hat pin , lapel pin , tie tac , hatpin Gift BoxedSperm Whale - hat pin , lapel pin , tie tac , hatpin Gift Boxed $17.50 Vintage Feltman Langer Sperm Whale Killer Whale No Spill Mug With LidsVintage Feltman Langer Sperm Whale Killer Whale No Spill Mug With Lids $24.99
Vintage 1970s *Sperm Whale* Brass Belt BuckleVintage 1970s *Sperm Whale* Brass Belt Buckle $15.00 The Whale Fishery A Sperm Whale In A Flurry under a Boat Currier & Ives PrintThe Whale Fishery A Sperm Whale In A Flurry under a Boat Currier & Ives Print $15.00
21 Inch Right-Facing Distressed Wooden Sperm Whale Wall Plaque with Metal21 Inch Right-Facing Distressed Wooden Sperm Whale Wall Plaque with Metal $20.35 Playmobil 4489 Research Boat w/ Sperm Whale set, no whale, extra diverPlaymobil 4489 Research Boat w/ Sperm Whale set, no whale, extra diver $13.00
Sperm Whale And Giant Squid In Battle Scrimshaw.Sperm Whale And Giant Squid In Battle Scrimshaw. $14.95 Beautifully Framed Sperm Whale Antique Lithograph Print Plate Xxix Cetacea 1880Beautifully Framed Sperm Whale Antique Lithograph Print Plate Xxix Cetacea 1880 $245.00
Sperm Whale Figure Safari Ltd Marine Life Educational Figurine Toy 1998Sperm Whale Figure Safari Ltd Marine Life Educational Figurine Toy 1998 $12.99 Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods Left Facing Navy Blue Guitar W/ Sperm Whale Pin # 30118Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods Left Facing Navy Blue Guitar W/ Sperm Whale Pin # 30118 $18.75
Matte Square Poster Wall Art Deco Monochrome Sperm Whale Nautical Marine LifeMatte Square Poster Wall Art Deco Monochrome Sperm Whale Nautical Marine Life $24.00 to 925 Sterling Silver Beluga Whale Necklace - Sperm Whale Ocean Charm Jewelry New925 Sterling Silver Beluga Whale Necklace - Sperm Whale Ocean Charm Jewelry New $23.95
1947 Flightex Fabrics Inc Vintage Airplane related Vintage Ad Sperm Whale1947 Flightex Fabrics Inc Vintage Airplane related Vintage Ad Sperm Whale $8.95 Unique Charming Carved Wood Sperm Whale 'Welcome' Entranceway Trade SignUnique Charming Carved Wood Sperm Whale 'Welcome' Entranceway Trade Sign $150.00
Faux Sperm Whale Tooth Scrimshaw My Love Jayne Nude Jha Albatross Whaling ShipFaux Sperm Whale Tooth Scrimshaw My Love Jayne Nude Jha Albatross Whaling Ship $25.00 Giant Microbes-Sperm Cell Key Chain-Stuffed Plush Semen Reproduction Male SeedGiant Microbes-Sperm Cell Key Chain-Stuffed Plush Semen Reproduction Male Seed $13.95
2 Swimming Whales Metal Wall Art 12" Sperm Whale Blue Whale Nautical Distressed2 Swimming Whales Metal Wall Art 12" Sperm Whale Blue Whale Nautical Distressed $44.95 Vintage Pinback Button: Greenpeace Sperm Whales Pb1Vintage Pinback Button: Greenpeace Sperm Whales Pb1 $4.99
925 Sterling Silver Beluga Whale Charm - Sperm Whale Ocean Sea Pendant New925 Sterling Silver Beluga Whale Charm - Sperm Whale Ocean Sea Pendant New $16.95 1873 Crane Waite & Co - Sperm Lard Whale Tallow Printed Ad Boston Massachusetts1873 Crane Waite & Co - Sperm Lard Whale Tallow Printed Ad Boston Massachusetts $12.00
Rustic Cast Iron Sperm Whale Cachalot Decorative Paperweight Chalk Board SignRustic Cast Iron Sperm Whale Cachalot Decorative Paperweight Chalk Board Sign $19.99 Vintage Sperm Whale Ocean Sea Animal Toy Pvc Vinyl Action Figure 5” LongVintage Sperm Whale Ocean Sea Animal Toy Pvc Vinyl Action Figure 5” Long $7.90
Vintage 9” Rubber Spin Casting Mold Sperm Whale Cardinal Boy w Ball Figures MoreVintage 9” Rubber Spin Casting Mold Sperm Whale Cardinal Boy w Ball Figures More $29.95 1992 Avon Endangered Species The Sperm Whale Mini Stein #054733 Beer Mug1992 Avon Endangered Species The Sperm Whale Mini Stein #054733 Beer Mug $12.00
Premium Huge Whale Tattoos: Blue, Sperm, Killer, Narwhal & BelugaPremium Huge Whale Tattoos: Blue, Sperm, Killer, Narwhal & Beluga $4.99 Folk Art Sperm Whale Hand Carved Wood Carving 1970s Unknown Artist Some ScuffingFolk Art Sperm Whale Hand Carved Wood Carving 1970s Unknown Artist Some Scuffing $127.46
Vintage 1992 Avon Endangered Species - Sperm Whale Mini Beer Stein # 067138Vintage 1992 Avon Endangered Species - Sperm Whale Mini Beer Stein # 067138 $14.99 Vintage Avon Endangered Species Mini Stein Sperm Whale Nib 1992Vintage Avon Endangered Species Mini Stein Sperm Whale Nib 1992 $7.00
Wood Carved Sperm Whale Key ChainWood Carved Sperm Whale Key Chain $12.95 Craft Beer Can Vitamin Sea Brewing Company Elusive Ipa Sperm Whale OceanCraft Beer Can Vitamin Sea Brewing Company Elusive Ipa Sperm Whale Ocean $7.00
Scrimshaw Sperm whale tooth resin Reproduction "El Paso" Texas PistolsScrimshaw Sperm whale tooth resin Reproduction "El Paso" Texas Pistols $50.00 2020 Topps Allen & Ginter Behemonths Beneath Sperm Whale Mini Baseball Card#Mgb52020 Topps Allen & Ginter Behemonths Beneath Sperm Whale Mini Baseball Card#Mgb5 $2.43
The Great Sperm Whale: A Natural History of the Ocean's Most Magnificent andThe Great Sperm Whale: A Natural History of the Ocean's Most Magnificent and $53.86 Sperm Whale Wild Safari Ocean Figure Safari Ltd 100209 New In StockSperm Whale Wild Safari Ocean Figure Safari Ltd 100209 New In Stock $16.99
Set Of 4 1940’s Black Sperm Whale Chart Weights Cast Iron Paperweight w/ StandSet Of 4 1940’s Black Sperm Whale Chart Weights Cast Iron Paperweight w/ Stand $200.00 elf Fiji Islands 20 Cents 1969 Polished Sperm Whale Tooth Proofelf Fiji Islands 20 Cents 1969 Polished Sperm Whale Tooth Proof $5.00
Thomas Beale The Natural History of the Sperm Whale. to Which Is Add (Paperback)Thomas Beale The Natural History of the Sperm Whale. to Which Is Add (Paperback) $40.62 2 Vintage Hand Carved Teak Humpback & Sperm Whale Statues Sculpture Figurine 14"2 Vintage Hand Carved Teak Humpback & Sperm Whale Statues Sculpture Figurine 14" $93.60
Vintage Figural Brass Sperm Whale Paper Clamp Desk Wall Hanging Clip Holder 4"LVintage Figural Brass Sperm Whale Paper Clamp Desk Wall Hanging Clip Holder 4"L $19.95 Banshee and the Sperm Whale - Paperback By Camp, JakeBanshee and the Sperm Whale - Paperback By Camp, Jake $4.27
Ocean Wilds: Realm of the Killer Whales |Sperm Whale Oasis (Dvd Pbs)Ocean Wilds: Realm of the Killer Whales |Sperm Whale Oasis (Dvd Pbs) $7.56 Vtg Signed Pod Studios Edgecomb Maine Pottery Sculpture Sperm Whale Art OceanVtg Signed Pod Studios Edgecomb Maine Pottery Sculpture Sperm Whale Art Ocean $136.79
Sperm Whale Octopus Fight Monsters Horror Antique Restored Book Print PostcardSperm Whale Octopus Fight Monsters Horror Antique Restored Book Print Postcard $2.00 to 21 Inch Left-Facing Distressed Wooden Sperm Whale Wall Plaque With Metal Accents21 Inch Left-Facing Distressed Wooden Sperm Whale Wall Plaque With Metal Accents $19.99
Chap Mei Scuba Diver Action Figure Deep Sea Sperm Whale Playset Animal Planet #9Chap Mei Scuba Diver Action Figure Deep Sea Sperm Whale Playset Animal Planet #9 $4.00 Thar She Blows! Kelvin Japan Miniature Sperm Whale Family Figurines Set of 3 VtgThar She Blows! Kelvin Japan Miniature Sperm Whale Family Figurines Set of 3 Vtg $9.99
The Natural History of the Sperm Whale. to Which Is Added, a Sketch of a South-SThe Natural History of the Sperm Whale. to Which Is Added, a Sketch of a South-S $44.56 14K Gold Sperm Whale14K Gold Sperm Whale $232.99
Rare Vintage Cast Iron Black Finished Heavy Sperm The Whale Inn Cashalot MascotRare Vintage Cast Iron Black Finished Heavy Sperm The Whale Inn Cashalot Mascot $39.99 Vintage Cast Iron Black Sperm Whale Figure Paper Weight 4" x 3/4" x 2 1/4"Vintage Cast Iron Black Sperm Whale Figure Paper Weight 4" x 3/4" x 2 1/4" $15.98
Artek Faux Sperm Whale Tooth "Chinchilla" "Tammaahmaah" Scrimshaw Resin, ReproduArtek Faux Sperm Whale Tooth "Chinchilla" "Tammaahmaah" Scrimshaw Resin, Reprodu $50.02 Sperm Whale Shape Unusual Aquamarine Terminated Crystal for Pendant and WrappingSperm Whale Shape Unusual Aquamarine Terminated Crystal for Pendant and Wrapping $9.99
Bergamot Brass Works 1985 Sperm Whales Brass Belt Buckle #Z143 Made in UsaBergamot Brass Works 1985 Sperm Whales Brass Belt Buckle #Z143 Made in Usa $22.99 Cast Iron Sperm Whale Opener Beer Bottle Opener Beach Bar Man Cave NauticalCast Iron Sperm Whale Opener Beer Bottle Opener Beach Bar Man Cave Nautical $8.99
Sperm Whale Wall Hook Cast Iron Metal Double Coat Hat Nautical Hook MountSperm Whale Wall Hook Cast Iron Metal Double Coat Hat Nautical Hook Mount $11.50 Antique Ephemera 1856 Billhead Providence Ri French Sisson Sperm Lard Whale OilAntique Ephemera 1856 Billhead Providence Ri French Sisson Sperm Lard Whale Oil $17.50
4 Distressed Wood Articulated Whales: 2 Blue Whales and 2 Sperm Wood Whales.4 Distressed Wood Articulated Whales: 2 Blue Whales and 2 Sperm Wood Whales. $28.00 Play Visions (Pv) Sperm Whale - 2¾" longPlay Visions (Pv) Sperm Whale - 2¾" long $2.95
Scrimshaw reproduction Sperm Whale Tooth The Ship "Eagle" A Masterful PieceScrimshaw reproduction Sperm Whale Tooth The Ship "Eagle" A Masterful Piece $25.95 1974 Press Photo A baby pygmy sperm whale at Miami Seaquarium - Rsj019071974 Press Photo A baby pygmy sperm whale at Miami Seaquarium - Rsj01907 $19.99
Vineyard Vines Pink Sperm Whale Faded Blue Baseball CapVineyard Vines Pink Sperm Whale Faded Blue Baseball Cap $9.14 Loft novelty rare Red Whales Knit Cardigan Medium sperm whales wornLoft novelty rare Red Whales Knit Cardigan Medium sperm whales worn $0.99
Click to see more Sperm Whale items at www.ebay.com
Prices current as of last update, 02/04/25 3:41am.

Home Contact Resources Exchange Links eBay