how far can whales dive

Whales are capable of diving to varying depths depending on the species. The deepest-diving whale is the Cuvier’s beaked whale, which has been recorded reaching depths of up to 3,000 meters (9,842 feet). Other deep-diving species include the sperm whale, which can dive to about 2,000 meters (6,562 feet) in search of prey like giant squid. Humpback whales and blue whales typically dive to shallower depths, around 100-500 meters (330-1,640 feet). These diving abilities are adapted to the whales’ feeding behaviors and physiological traits.