Endangered
Because, in the past, sperm whales were usually hunted for their precious blubber. This blubber has been vital in the production of candles, soaps, machine oils, and even pencils, and ambergris was also harvested for its distinct scent. During the 1980s, a ban was passed to protect the whales, as they were being slaughtered to the millions, with ambergris included in that list.
Endangered
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