Faroe Islands · North Atlantic · Active Operation · #StopTheGrind
Entire Pods
Slaughtered
Every summer, entire pods are driven into shallow bays and killed in the Faroe Islands. Sea Shepherd has worked to end the grindadráp since 1983.
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NEW FILM: INSIDE THE GRINDADRÁP
Sea Shepherd teams document the full scope of the hunt—from the chase to the killing beach, the butchering, and the aftermath. Graphic Images.
There’s No ‘Tradition’ that Justifies this Slaughter.
Pilot whales and white-sided dolphins are still being killed in the Faroe Islands under the guise of tradition — a practice Sea Shepherd has directly challenged with a physical presence in the islands since the 1980s.
Today, Sea Shepherd continues to document each hunt, challenge complacency, and push for lasting change.
This 11-minute film captures the full arc of a Grind, from the first call to the bloody aftermath, as seen by Sea Shepherd crews on the ground. It’s difficult to watch, but necessary to understand.
For centuries, the Grindadráp has cast a dark shadow over the Faroe Islands. Entire pods of whales and dolphins are driven ashore and slaughtered in the name of “tradition.”
But the world is watching. This brutal practice—still protected by cultural defenses—is now widely condemned for its cruelty and environmental harm.
In 2024 alone, 745 cetaceans were killed, including 153 white-sided dolphins. This year, nearly 300 pilot whales have already been slaughtered on bloody Faroese beaches.
Sea Shepherd has actively opposed the Grind since 1983. Alongside a coalition of dedicated groups, we’ve fought tirelessly to end this senseless slaughter.
Through direct action and international advocacy, we’ve exposed the brutality of these hunts and pushed for stronger accountability—particularly within the EU.
Our global alliance of conservationists and supporters continues to challenge this outdated tradition. Your support gives us the power to take a stand—and defend these animals when no one else will.
Together, we will #StopTheGrind.
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