Stranded sperm whale met tragic fate

The whale's sonar system was severely damaged, which may have disrupted its ability to communicate, experts say

The Physeter macrocephalus, which is better known as the sperm whale, or cachalot, is the largest toothed predator and lives in deep seas.

Tragically, a female sperm whale got stranded in Huizhou, Guangdong province, on March 12. After three days of joint rescue efforts, the whale failed to make it back to the sea and died in shallow waters.