Sperm whales live in oceans around the world, and their geographic range covers almost all marine waters that are deeper than about 3,280 feet (1,000 m) and not covered by ice, according to the IUCN.
Age, gender, food availability and other factors influence where sperm whales live and travel, but their migration is not as predictable or well understood as other whale species. Mature males may undertake long migrations into cooler waters toward the poles for better food sources, while females and their young stay in warmer, tropical waters all year round, according to NOAA.
