By Gurpreet Singh |November 12, 2025
For over two decades, this whale has been calling across the Pacific, its unusual 52Hz voice unheard by others and thus, it is known as 52 Hertz whale.
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Unlike other whales, this one calls at 52Hz, a unique frequency almost impossible for others to hear.
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During the Cold War, US military hydrophones, set up to monitor submarines, unexpectedly captured mysterious and unusual whale calls underwater.
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Its unique frequency sparked global curiosity, raising questions about whale communication and whether it can interact with other whales.
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Tracking the 52Hz whale shows how technology reveals surprising insights about ocean life and whale communication.
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While called “lonely,” the whale’s story has become a symbol of perseverance and the mystery of the deep ocean.
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Scientists have been detecting and tracking its calls for over 20 years, using underwater hydrophones.
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The whale became an icon of mystery and resilience, inspiring research and public fascination with the ocean’s hidden secrets
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The 52Hz whale’s exact population is unknown, highlighting the need for marine conservation efforts to protect solitary and vulnerable whales.
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Estimated at 20–25 meters long, the 52Hz whale inhabits the North Pacific, traveling thousands of kilometers across deep waters.
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