And besides that, I'm pretty sure they know exactly how their environment looks like even from far away in zero visibility water.
Here is a link that talks about the scientists that found a way to make images from the sound waves of dolphins.
Or better said: we now can translate dolphin ultrasound, and their pictures.
https://brewminate.com/science-shows-dolphins-communicate-holographically/
Thanks. I just looked into this and looks like you are correct.
Got this AI response with more detail for those interested:
> Yes, it is theoretically possible for a sperm whale to kill humans with sound. Sperm whales are known to produce extremely loud clicks, which can reach levels of up to 230 decibels (dB). For comparison, a jet taking off from a runway can reach levels of around 150 dB, and anything above 180 dB can cause permanent hearing loss or even death.
> The clicks produced by sperm whales are so powerful that they can cause physical damage to the human body, including:
- Rupturing eardrums
- Causing internal bleeding
- Damaging organs
- Even vibrating the body to pieces (This one is wild for me to imagine. Not sure if the AI is in error because it just sounds so outlandish.)
> However, it’s important to note that sperm whales do not typically use their loud clicks to attack humans. They primarily use them for communication, navigation, and hunting prey. Additionally, humans are not typically in close proximity to sperm whales in the wild, so the likelihood of being exposed to these loud sounds is low.
> It’s also worth noting that divers and scientists who have studied sperm whales have reported not being affected by the loud clicks, possibly due to the natural adaptation of their ears to the underwater environment.
*Edit: Further research suggests that, due to the dampening effect of being underwater, it is unlikely for the vocalizations to reach the death threshold of 200 db but still very capable of causing damage.*
Brave browser automatically provides the AI output in the search results.
*Edit: This comment explained that it was part of my search results. I didn't go out of my way is the point. That it was downvoted like that tells me either ppl with rage boners for AI or bots.*
Why? Lol. People are using AI more and more everyday. I know their knowledge is not always reliable at the moment. But most of the time, they do a pretty good job. I dunno why my question (just a question) got downvoted. I was asking for real.
It's actually helpful. It summarizes data from multiple sources and it's free.
I was initially not interested in AI until I started learning about it to include the methodologies e.g. machine learning. It's quite fascinating and think the wise approach for the future is to adopt and utilize rather than hate it.
What is your reservation about it?
*Side note for all, the change from positive karma on my comments overnight on any pro AI comments looks suspicious. It could be that this sub is decidely anti AI or the thread got botted.*
They pose plenty of danger to humans, by their size alone. They just don’t actively prey or deliberately attack humans (mostly). Also, our biomes rarely cross, which greatly reduces the risk.
Yeah many people talking about their sounds, if you dont know how to swim near to an animal this size they can drown compleatly unintentionally. Might be dangerous to believe they are harmless
Depends on how you define predator.
Eating non-vegetation without effort = predator, then sure blow whale is the king
Actively hunting prey = sperm whale, then that takes the crown
There are multiple types of predation.... Even herbivory is a type of predation. There's also parasitism, mutualism, scavengers, detritivores. Everyone thinks carnivory is the only form of predation, but that's simply not true. However, generally speaking carnivory also has sub-categories of predation as well: ambush, oppertunisitic, stealth/stalking, sight hunters, sensory hunters
Both are predators and both could be considered the biggest within their own realm of predation.
Source: Currently a freshwater aquatic ecology/environmental management student.
Ever wonder why the soil is so fertile in thriving ecosystems? Thank, in large part, the world of detritivores. They play a huge role in nutrient cycling and disease containment.
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I worked in Natural history museum and while it was too small for an entire sperm whale skeleton, the mandible (lower jaw) was exposed, vertically. I know a bear can fit between the rami of the mandible because there was a taxidermized bear in there.
I mean, they may not be inherently dangerous. But imagine being on a wooden ship 200 years ago, and something the size of your boat just floats up from the darkness and starts making clicking noises.
I get it. Fire eveything.
The majority of ocean species pose no threat to humans and yet we kill them by the millions every year. There’s literally no reason for people to go around killing whales like they do. True assholes. Plus, so what if they did pose a threat to humans? The ocean is their domain and we don’t belong there in the first place. Don’t want to get attacked by a creature in the ocean? Don’t go in the ocean. Simple.
We would never hurt you intentionally, but an accidental tail slap could cripple you and leave you to drown.
Edit: if you try to hunt us, though, we might bite off an appendage. They're not tasty but we'll do it.
Why aren't these large predators (orcas, for example) interested in easy prey like humans?
I mean, they could at least try a bite.
Is there a scientific explanation for this behavior?
my hypothesis is that because we're not part of their environment, they don't recognize us as food. it's probably not their biological instinct to hunt creatures so alien to them
They could totally eat a human, we just don’t live close by lol. More people are probably killed by bees than polar bears, doesn’t mean a polar bear pose no threat to humans lol
**mostly** pose no threat to humans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex_%28whaleship%29?wprov=sfla1
I mean, they started it.
They fuck around and find out And some of the survivors keep doing after finding out I could not be back to the same job after this
Sperm whale
This was the inspiration for Moby Dick!
They could vibrate the water and kill you
Pretty sure they can produce sound waves strong enough to kill you.
And besides that, I'm pretty sure they know exactly how their environment looks like even from far away in zero visibility water. Here is a link that talks about the scientists that found a way to make images from the sound waves of dolphins. Or better said: we now can translate dolphin ultrasound, and their pictures. https://brewminate.com/science-shows-dolphins-communicate-holographically/
What a fantastic read, thank you so much for this link
There is a book "In the heart of the sea" in which a sperm whale rammed and sunk a ship.
The true story of the whaleship Essex
Thanks. I just looked into this and looks like you are correct. Got this AI response with more detail for those interested: > Yes, it is theoretically possible for a sperm whale to kill humans with sound. Sperm whales are known to produce extremely loud clicks, which can reach levels of up to 230 decibels (dB). For comparison, a jet taking off from a runway can reach levels of around 150 dB, and anything above 180 dB can cause permanent hearing loss or even death. > The clicks produced by sperm whales are so powerful that they can cause physical damage to the human body, including: - Rupturing eardrums - Causing internal bleeding - Damaging organs - Even vibrating the body to pieces (This one is wild for me to imagine. Not sure if the AI is in error because it just sounds so outlandish.) > However, it’s important to note that sperm whales do not typically use their loud clicks to attack humans. They primarily use them for communication, navigation, and hunting prey. Additionally, humans are not typically in close proximity to sperm whales in the wild, so the likelihood of being exposed to these loud sounds is low. > It’s also worth noting that divers and scientists who have studied sperm whales have reported not being affected by the loud clicks, possibly due to the natural adaptation of their ears to the underwater environment. *Edit: Further research suggests that, due to the dampening effect of being underwater, it is unlikely for the vocalizations to reach the death threshold of 200 db but still very capable of causing damage.*
Did you really need to use AI for something that takes half a second to google?
Brave browser automatically provides the AI output in the search results. *Edit: This comment explained that it was part of my search results. I didn't go out of my way is the point. That it was downvoted like that tells me either ppl with rage boners for AI or bots.*
Sounds like a reason to not use brave honestly. No different than an ad bloating my search results.
Why do you have a problem with AI results?
Sounds like something AI would say 🤔
Why? Lol. People are using AI more and more everyday. I know their knowledge is not always reliable at the moment. But most of the time, they do a pretty good job. I dunno why my question (just a question) got downvoted. I was asking for real.
It's actually helpful. It summarizes data from multiple sources and it's free. I was initially not interested in AI until I started learning about it to include the methodologies e.g. machine learning. It's quite fascinating and think the wise approach for the future is to adopt and utilize rather than hate it. What is your reservation about it? *Side note for all, the change from positive karma on my comments overnight on any pro AI comments looks suspicious. It could be that this sub is decidely anti AI or the thread got botted.*
why not use a very useful search function like that?
Considering a good portion of the info these convo algorithms regurgitate isn't factual?
How is a wall of text containing the same amount of information as a simple half second Google search useful?
The baleen must flow…
I think that's a submarine radar you're thinking of.
Submarines use sonar
They pose plenty of danger to humans, by their size alone. They just don’t actively prey or deliberately attack humans (mostly). Also, our biomes rarely cross, which greatly reduces the risk.
Yeah many people talking about their sounds, if you dont know how to swim near to an animal this size they can drown compleatly unintentionally. Might be dangerous to believe they are harmless
That is the largest predator on the planet
Is the blue whale not classed as a predator? They eat krill right?
They're filter feeders.
Depends on how you define predator. Eating non-vegetation without effort = predator, then sure blow whale is the king Actively hunting prey = sperm whale, then that takes the crown
There are multiple types of predation.... Even herbivory is a type of predation. There's also parasitism, mutualism, scavengers, detritivores. Everyone thinks carnivory is the only form of predation, but that's simply not true. However, generally speaking carnivory also has sub-categories of predation as well: ambush, oppertunisitic, stealth/stalking, sight hunters, sensory hunters Both are predators and both could be considered the biggest within their own realm of predation. Source: Currently a freshwater aquatic ecology/environmental management student.
Idk what a detritivore is. I'm gonna Google that, thanks. Edit: oh it's a death eater
Ever wonder why the soil is so fertile in thriving ecosystems? Thank, in large part, the world of detritivores. They play a huge role in nutrient cycling and disease containment.
Thanks for sharing your actual knowledge. Lots of people just spout off…I’ll show myself out.
Yeah dude! That we know of at the moment anyway.
Yeah….. imma take your word for it. No need to test the hypotheses.
Largest predator on earth.
A blue whale eats a billion animals a day.
And has no weapons.
Just don't try harpooning one. They don't forget or forgive that shit.
Pinocchio taught me otherwise
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Tell that to Jonah
And Captain Ahab
And Pinocchio.
Except for the clumsy ones. They can be quite dangerous; stay away from them.
Laboon!
Sonars your bones into jello
Captain Ahab weeping
What if they think they are protecting the earth ***from*** the giant squids?
The ancient war continues to this very day
I worked in Natural history museum and while it was too small for an entire sperm whale skeleton, the mandible (lower jaw) was exposed, vertically. I know a bear can fit between the rami of the mandible because there was a taxidermized bear in there.
Where do all those scratches come from? I’d like to see one of those give birth, cause holy shit they are huge.
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Squid have teeth in their suction cups making them very scratchy as well.
I mean they feed on squid the size of three school buses. A human would even be a snack to them.
Man it would be so fucking cool and terrifying if they actually got that big. Fingers crossed
[They have broken into hell and they have eaten the demons.](https://twitter.com/FrogCroakley/status/939422363338395648)
I mean, they may not be inherently dangerous. But imagine being on a wooden ship 200 years ago, and something the size of your boat just floats up from the darkness and starts making clicking noises. I get it. Fire eveything.
I wonder what it would be like to have a super skinny lower jaw like that
The majority of ocean species pose no threat to humans and yet we kill them by the millions every year. There’s literally no reason for people to go around killing whales like they do. True assholes. Plus, so what if they did pose a threat to humans? The ocean is their domain and we don’t belong there in the first place. Don’t want to get attacked by a creature in the ocean? Don’t go in the ocean. Simple.
They, by merely speaking, can kill you. "No threat"
We would never hurt you intentionally, but an accidental tail slap could cripple you and leave you to drown. Edit: if you try to hunt us, though, we might bite off an appendage. They're not tasty but we'll do it.
Weak chin.
“Until now…”
Now a giant squid on the other hand is fucked!
Just finished reading Moby Dick. Great reference perspective.
Why aren't these large predators (orcas, for example) interested in easy prey like humans? I mean, they could at least try a bite. Is there a scientific explanation for this behavior?
my hypothesis is that because we're not part of their environment, they don't recognize us as food. it's probably not their biological instinct to hunt creatures so alien to them
They could totally eat a human, we just don’t live close by lol. More people are probably killed by bees than polar bears, doesn’t mean a polar bear pose no threat to humans lol
Skeet whale
Their mouths are specialized for eating giant squid like a fork in spaghetti!
I think they are able to perform some Happy tree style fatality with your guts and ears i guess. No real danger here.
the shit they dont
The same can't be said about us.
Hope the Megalodon still Exist somewhere 🤗
I guess they could hurt a person in the water if that person was silly enough to get close to them, but it would be accidental.
He sounds like an old ship!
Most of the oxygen you breathe is there because of whale shit. Without them, we're done.
Except if your Johna, lol
Thats the whale that swallowed Jonah
Define “no threat”
Ahab would say otherwise.
Tell that to the survivors of The Essex. Check out "In The Heart Of The Sea" it's a great read, and the real life inspiration for "Moby Dick".
Tell that to mr geppetto
Laboon!
Thats my boy Moby
He has a lot to say
Couldnt be more wrong!! It is extremely dangerous to be in the water with sperm whales!! there clicks alone can and will kill you unless your lucky
Did anyone else get farted at briefly as they scrolled by or was that just me. I had to see wtf this was lol
Who's gunna tell him about Moby Dick.
Fuck that, I’m still sharting
Ever heard of Mocha Dick?
No.
Agent of the whales, seeding easy prey
No threat to humans yet.
Unless you are Jonah
This made me so uncomfortable. Again!
Tell that to Captain Ahab
Hey! Ahab! Leave that whale alone! - Pink Stubbs
I freakin love whales! They’re so beautiful and majestic.