What Makes the Spade-Toothed Whale One of the Rarest and Most Intriguing Cetaceans?

Studying the spade-toothed whale poses significant challenges due to its deep-diving behavior and rarity. Researchers often rely on strandings and incidental sightings to gather data, which limits the scope of understanding about their population dynamics, habitat preferences, and overall ecology. Innovative technologies, such as satellite tagging, are being explored to enhance research efforts.