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Japanese Whaling Season (Orca whales)
1985/86 - 1,194
1986/87 - 2,252
1987/88 - 577
1988/89 - 241
1989/90 - 330
1990/91 - 327
1991/92 - 288
1992/93 - 330
1993/94 - 330
1994/95 - 351
1995/96 - 540
1996/97 - 517
1997/98 - 538
1998/99 - 489
1999/00 - 439
2000/01 - 480
2001/02 - 540
2002/03 - 593
2003/04 - 594
2004/05 - 601
Source: Secretariat & IWC Website
The numbers shown are known recorded kills of Orca whales. The number of whales actually taken (poached) could exceed the number that was recorded.
Whales killed by Japan -
1985/86
- Minke whales - 1941
1986/87
- Minke whales - 311
- Brydes whales - 317
- Sperm whales - 200
1987/88
- Minke whales - 304
- Brydes whales - 317
- Sperm whales - 188
1988/89
- Minke whales - 241
1989/90
- Minke whales - 330
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