STATUS OF THE DWARF SPERM WHALE, KOGIA-SIMUS, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CANADA

The Dwarf Sperm Whale, Kogia simus, has been recorded in tropical and warm temperate waters world-wide. This species is rarely observed at s ea, and little is known of its biology. Insufficient information is av ailable to classify its world-wide status, though they are infrequentl y taken directly and indirectly in various fisheries. In Canada, the o nly confirmed record is of a single stranded animal from Vancouver Isl and, British Columbia, though they are likely found in Canadian waters more frequently. There are no obvious threats to its status in Canadi an waters where the species is not at risk.