extinction is forever
But it is not yet inevitable.
They need your help- Only 139 remain
Sign the petition demanding stronger monitoring of Hawai‘i’s fishing industry to stop deadly bycatch.
How You Can Help
Every action counts—and your voice matters. Here’s how you can make a difference.
Sign today to protect Hawaiʻi’s false killer whales before it’s too late.
- Donate to Support Pacific Whale Foundation’s research and conservation work to protect Hawai‘i’s false killer whales.
- Read our latest Blog Extinction is Forever: Saving Hawai‘i’s False Killer Whales
Spot A False Killer Whales?
False killer whales (FKW) are large dolphins, part of the “blackfish” group, named for a skull shape similar to killer whales. Hawai‘i’s insular population was listed as endangered in 2012, with fewer than 200 individuals remaining and numbers still declining due to threats like fisheries bycatch and entanglement. Because these elusive animals are difficult to study, Pacific Whale Foundation relies on community reports—if you see a false killer whale in Hawaiian waters, please call the FKW Hotline at 888-256-9840.
