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Sperm whale
Physeter macrocephalus

Male: up to 18 m – 50 tons

Female: up to 12 – 30 tons

Cone-shaped blow pointing forward and to the left at 45°

Can sustain speeds of 8 knots (15 km/h)

Dive duration about 30-45 min

When it flukes the dive begins

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