The Top 5 Countries that Caught the Most Whales in 1960
| Country | Catch (Sperm & Pilot Whales) | Catch (Blue & Fin Whales) | Total Catch: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
USSR | 49,508 | 6,398 | 55,906 |
2 |
Japan | 8,436 | 11,212 | 19,648 |
3 |
Norway | 2,064 | 13,543 | 15,607 |
4 |
United Kingdom | 488 | 4,677 | 5,165 |
5 |
South Africa | 3,523 | Nil | 3,523 |
Sources: FOASTAT data, last updated December 2005
List Notes:
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