The whale was identified as a sperm whale and was alive by early Sunday night. It was situated on a sandbar and was estimated to be about 50 feet long and 50,000-70,000 pounds.

A whale that beached itself on Hilton Head Island on May 4 has been euthanized, local officials announced. The whale, which officials have identified as a juvenile sperm whale, was sedated and ...

A beached sperm whale that washed up on Hilton Head Island Saturday evening was euthanized late last night, according to the town’s Facebook post. The 31-foot whale is believed to be a juvenile ...

A beached sperm whale that washed up on Hilton Head Island Saturday evening was euthanized late last night, according to the town’s Facebook post. The 31-foot whale is believed to be a juvenile ...

Those in the Savannah area were part of a unique but tragic scene. A sperm whale was beached on the shore of Hilton Head Island over the weekend. Why did this happen and what do we know?

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Sc. (WTOC) - A sperm whale that washed ashore on Hilton Head Island on Sunday has been euthanized. According to Hilton Head Island’s Facebook page, experienced marine mammal teams ...

Beached Hilton Head whale may have been starving. Scientists are searching for answers. By Jessica Wade jwade@postandcourier.com May 6, 2025 1 of 2 ...

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A sperm whale that beached itself on a popular South Carolina resort island was euthanized late Sunday after veterinarians determined it was too sick to help. The 20 ...

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) – A whale beached itself Saturday evening on Hilton Head near the Ocean Oaks Resort on South Forest Beach. Julia MariotteJulia MariotteJulia MariotteJulia Mari… ...

A beached sperm whale on Hilton Head Island was euthanized due to poor health. Necropsy will be performed to determine the cause. Public education emphasized.