Loudest animal
The current loudest animal record is 236 decibels, held by Sperm whale. Last checked October 14, 2026.
236
decibels
Sperm whale
- Holder
- Sperm whale
- Record
- 236 decibels
- Exact figure
- 236 decibels (source level, underwater)
- Location
- Deep oceans worldwide
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Wikipedia Read the source
- guinnessworldrecords.com Loudest animal sound
- iflscience.com What is the loudest animal in the world
- geoexpro.com Marine seismic sources part iii
- marylandbiodiversity.com Read the source
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