Mystery of world's oldest whale found with 100 year old harpoon in its side

Mystery of world's oldest whale found with 100 year old harpoon in its side

A Bowhead whale was found with a century-old harpoon fragment in its neck (Picture: Mads Peter Heide-Jurgensen) A species of whale, so ancient and elusive that harpoon fragments dating back over a century have been discovered embedded in their bodies, continues to intrigue scientists. The mysterious bowhead whale was first caught off the coast of Alaska, where it was found to have an arrowhead lodged in its neck. Further research revealed it to …