Many Savannah-area residents were amazed and heartbroken to see a sperm whale washed up on the shore of Hilton Head Island.

A sperm whale that beached itself on a popular South Carolina resort island has been euthanized after veterinarians ...

A young sperm whale beached on Hilton Head Island may have been starving. Scientists are still working to determine what ...

Officials said the whale, identified as a juvenile sperm whale, had "a peaceful and humane passing after a long journey." ...

A gray whale that washed ashore on Vashon Island offers a rare opportunity for students and community members to study and ...

Biologists say euthanizing the 31-foot juvenile sperm whale was the most humane option to reduce the animal’s suffering.

Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on ...

A sperm whale beached in Beaufort County, SC over the weekend was euthanized by officials overnight Sunday. Crews worked May ...

After a surge of spring storms, Mr. Jacobs descended into freezing blackness for the third time in late February. Gripping ...

Even biologists only capture a glimpse of the lives of whales. There are still many species whose lives are largely a mystery ...

Also known as the "whale superhighway," it’s an especially good spot for whale watching, as the nutrient-rich waters are a ...

Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have led efforts to keep the whale comfortable.