The 52-hertz whale, colloquially referred to as 52 Blue, is an individual whale of unidentified species that calls at the unusual frequency of 52 hertz in the north Pacific Ocean between Aleutian and Kodiak …

Sep 26, 2025 · Picked up on sensors across the Pacific Ocean, the whale call came in at 52 hertz, far higher than any whale species known to follow its migration pattern.

Feb 1, 2025 · Known as the “52-hertz whale,” this enigmatic animal has captivated marine biologists, oceanographers and the public alike. Its story is one of total isolation—an individual possibly...

Jul 26, 2023 · One whale that vocalizes at a unique frequency of 52 hertz caught the attention of experts. Read to know why they called him the loneliest whale.

“The 52-Hertz Whale is a unique whale that calls at a characteristic frequency of 52 Hz, a much higher frequency than the vocalizations of most whales. It appears to be the only individual with this call, …

Oct 8, 2025 · The whale emitting the 52 Hz signal has not been definitively identified or sighted, despite decades of searching and monitoring. The signal continues to be detected periodically, but the …

Feb 20, 2024 · Whale 52, also known as the "loneliest whale," sings at a frequency of 52 Hertz and has captivated humans for decades. A new documentary helps explain why.

The 52-hertz whale, also known as "52 Blue," is a solitary baleen whale of unidentified species renowned for producing vocalizations at a distinctive frequency of approximately 50–52 Hz, which is …

While blue whale calls typically register between 15 and 20 Hz, and fin whale calls hover around 20 Hz, this vocalization rang out at approximately 52 Hz—an unusually high pitch for a baleen whale.

The loneliest whale in the world sings songs at a frequency of 52 hertz, far above the usual range for most whales (10-30 hertz). In the late 1980s, the US Navy detected an unusual whale sound on a …