Japan has killed about 8,201 minke whales in Antarctica alone for "scientific research" since the whaling ban in 1986. (Whaling in Japan." WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2015.)
In 2005-2006 whaling season alone, Japan killed a total of 866 whales. Whaling in Japan." WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation.
As you can tell by the diagram above, over 27,000 whales have been killed after the ban on whaling, and the leading country in whaling is Japan, who nearly makes up a half of the worldwide commercial whaling industry. "Commercial Whaling Infographics." Behance. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2015.
Whales most dangerous predator is humans. (Infograpic: There's No Denying It- Killing Whales is Inhumane."Infographic Archive. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2015.)
This map shows the countries that still take part in whaling and the number of whales that the country has killed since the ban on whaling. "Top Ten Countries That Catch Most Whales." Countries That Catch Most Whales. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2015.
Whaling is a very serious problem, and by looking t this image and all of its statistics, facts, and statements, it truly shows why this is such an urgent golobal problem. "Whaling Is a BIG Issue! [infographic] : Humane Society International." RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2015.