Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings recorded. Their population, diet, and habitat in the southern Pacific Ocean remain unknown. Recently, a 16.5ft creature believed to be a spade-toothed whale washed up on New Zealand’s South Island. Identified by its color patterns and skull shape, this specimen could provide groundbreaking scientific insights. If confirmed, it would be the first dissectable specimen, allowing scientists to study its diet and habitat. Only six other spade-toothed whales have been found, but they were buried before DNA testing could confirm their identity.