How long does a sperm whale last?
Typical lifespan
60–70 yr
The largest toothed predator, diving to 2,000 m for squid and producing the loudest sound of any animal.
How that compares
Sperm whale against things of a similar time.
Great white shark 50–73 yr
Saltwater crocodile 65–100 yr
Whale shark 60–130 yr
Sperm whale 60–70 yr
African elephant 50–70 yr
Asian elephant 48–70 yr
Japanese spider crab 50–100 yr
Orca 30–90 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0167 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a sperm whale
- How much does a sperm whale weigh? 15–57 t
- Sperm whale vs Humpback whale Side by side
- Sperm whale vs Blue whale Side by side
- Sperm whale vs Fin whale Side by side
- Sperm whale vs Whale shark Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a sperm whale last?
- A sperm whale lasts 60–70 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a sperm whale weigh? 15–57 t
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a domestic cat last? 12–20 yr
- How long does a African elephant last? 50–70 yr
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- Sperm whale vs Humpback whale Side by side
- Sperm whale vs Blue whale Side by side
- Sperm whale vs Fin whale Side by side
- Sperm whale vs Whale shark Side by side
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))