Marine scientist says sperm whale could theoretically swallow human intact
Marine scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta says a human could theoretically be swallowed by a sperm whale and survive, though it remains unproven. The Macquarie University researcher notes sperm whales use their teeth to grip prey like a fork, not chew it, and could easily fit a human in their mouth.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 18:10 UTC
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