Aug 7, 2025 · Most whale carcasses do not explode, undergoing different natural processes instead. If a whale dies at sea, its body typically sinks to the ocean floor, creating a “whale fall.”

Apr 29, 2025 · Most whales sink to the seabed when they die, where they provide a bonanza resource for marine scavengers – sharks, hagfish, crabs, eels and specialist bone-eaters such …

May 15, 2025 · After death, bacteria in the whale’s gut continue to thrive and multiply, breaking down tissues and producing gases like methane, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide as …

Nov 14, 2022 · According to The Guardian, after a whale dies, methane gas begins to build up in their body because of gut bacteria. Because the bacteria multiplies so fast, it becomes trapped …

Dead whales can explode due to a combination of their physiological traits and decomposition. The thick layer of blubber that insulates them also contributes to retaining heat within the …

Nov 12, 2025 · No, not all marine mammals explode after death. While the phenomenon is most commonly associated with whales due to their large size and thick blubber, other marine …

Aug 23, 2025 · A whale can rupture after death, though it is a rare occurrence. This phenomenon is a direct consequence of decomposition and the accumulation of gases within the carcass.

In this video, we explore the strange and shocking phenomenon of exploding whales — a rare yet real event that happens when gases build up inside a dead whale’s body.

One of three sperm whales that died after becoming beached on the Lincolnshire coast near Skegness, United Kingdom in January 2016 burst due to a build-up of gases in the carcass, …

Oct 25, 2023 · In the case of a dead whale, because of its blubber, the dead animal ends up floating and inflating. Eventually, the pressure grows to extreme levels and makes the body of …