What important product comes from whales, and what is it used for?

Answer 1

Sperm whales were hunted for the oil in their heads, called spermaceti. It was used as lantern oil and to make perfumes and ointments.

Answer 2

People used to burn whale oil in lamps.

Today we use many products from whales.

http://library.thinkquest.org/2946/products.htm

http://www.whaleworld.org/About_Whale_World/Whaling_History/Whale_Products/

Answer 3

Thanks :-)

Answer 4

You're welcome.