Working List of Gray Whale Strandings in 2026

The alarmingly high number of gray whale strandings in Washington has continued throughout April. The common finding among examined whales has continued to be malnutrition. In addition to poor body condition, at least four of the whales have also had internal trauma consistent with vessel collision, and one had evidence of a recent entanglement, although the gear was no longer on the animal. See below for the working list of gray whale strandings that will be updated as details become available.

As we are still early in the stranding season, we anticipate there will be more. Please report any marine mammal strandings to the West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network Hotline at 1-866-767-6114.