# What's the latest on whale suicide ?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 30, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-latest-on-whale-suicide/711366 "2015-01-30T19:58:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 30, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-latest-on-whale-suicide/711366/1 "2015-01-30T19:58:50Z")

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I have read various theories on the subject. Has there been any recent scientific research or studies providing more insight ?