Broken Records

Deepest dive by a mammal

The current deepest dive by a mammal record is 9,816 ft, held by Cuvier's beaked whale, set on January 1, 2013. Last checked October 14, 2026.

9,816

ft

Cuvier's beaked whale

Off southern California, United States, 2013

Holder
Cuvier's beaked whale
Record
9,816 ft
Metric
2,992 m
Exact figure
2,992 m (9,816 ft)
Location
Off southern California, United States
Date set
January 1, 2013
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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