Does your child love the ocean? Or are they an aspiring marine biologist? Is the whale one of their most favorite marine animals? Well, then giving them some whale coloring pages would be a good idea.
Whales are the largest species of mammals found in oceans all over the world. The creature features extensively in folklore, mythology, and religious documents of various cultures. They have also made appearances in films and television series.
Whale is one of the most popular subjects for ocean coloring pages for kids. Whale coloring pages allow children to learn about the various types and species of this large underwater creature. Moreover, the various colors of the marine animals will let your child experiment with different shades. Scroll down to check out our extensive collection of whale coloring pages. We have included almost all the species of whale here.
Whale Coloring Pages For Your Little One
Here are the best whale coloring pages for your child that are easy to color, well-outlined, and creative.
1. W For Whale
The cute alphabet coloring page for your preschoolers will let them recognize the uppercase and lowercase W, and they will have a blast working on this coloring page. Can your child name other animals starting with the letter W?
2. Blue Whale
The blue whale is the largest animal to have lived on Earth, dwarfing even the dinosaurs. A child can crawl down a blue whale’s aorta, its main blood vessel. And, they have a heart the size of a small car. A blue whale’s baby can drink 50 gallons of milk and can gain 200 pounds per day. The largest blue whale weighs 150 to 200 tons. Blue whales are blue, light gray, or dark gray in color at the surface, but when seen underwater, they appear luminous aqua-blue.
3. Killer Whale
Orca, also known as killer whale, is one of the most familiar whales. This toothed whale tops the carnivores in the food chain. Killer whales only hunt in pods. They hunt penguins, krill, penguins, seals, fish, and even larger baleen whales. You’ll find killer whales in all the oceans but they seem to prefer cooler and coastal regions more. You can easily identify a killer whale. It has a jet-black body with white patches under the eyes, on the belly, and under the jaw.
4. Beluga Whale
A beluga is a white whale and has a type of formation that sticks out. The beluga whale has the flexibility of movement. It has a high-pitched sound that it uses to socialize. They spend more time interacting and socializing than any other species of whale. The whale can dive thousands of feet into the water but prefers staying near the surface. They dive deep only to get food and come back quickly. People often mistake beluga whales for manatee whales. However, the confusion can only happen in an aquarium as they both thrive in different habitats.
5. Sperm Whale
The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. It got its name from the huge bulbous spermaceti organ in the head. It has a large head with rows of sharp teeth. A sperm whale has a brain that weighs 20 pounds. It has the biggest brain of any animal on earth. These whales are common in the Antarctic waters. Unlike other whales that form temporary bonds, sperm whales live in an extended family with lifelong associations. The sperm whale also holds the record for diving deeper than any other whale in the world. It can dive 3,300 feet with ease.
6. Humpback Whale
Humpback whales are the best-known large whales. These whales have a hump over their dorsal fin. They have a habit of raising and bending while preparing for a dive. The dive accentuates their hump. The humpback whales also have a very long tail. Their tails can be up to 1/3 of their total body length. They often collect in groups near the land. Another interesting fact about humpback whales is that their hearts have four chambers. The humpback whales are a treat to watch. They are slow swimmers that allow the tourists to get a closer view of these whales.
7. Bowhead Whale
The bowhead whale is common in the Arctic. They are also one of the largest species of whale in terms of weight. Only the blue whale is heavier than the bowhead whale. A bowhead whale is usually black in color and measures 15 to 18 meters in length. A distinct feature of bowhead whale is that it has baleen plates instead of teeth that it uses for feeding. It also has a large, asymmetrical skull that is around one-third of its entire body. Unfortunately, this species of whale is facing a substantial decrease in the number because of over-exploitation over the years.
8. Minke Whale
Minke whales are the smallest baleen whales. They are never more than 35 feet long and do not weigh more than 5.5 tons. The minke whales are usually black or white in color and have two blowholes. Other characteristics of this whale include a small fin, two large flippers, and ridges around the back, just near the tail. Minke whales are not very social. They prefer living alone. It is only during migration that you will see more than one minke whale together. The anglers hunt this whale for large quantities of meat.
9. Long-Finned Pilot Whale
The long-finned pilot whale is one of the species of pilot whales. It has a sturdy and stocky body with a large, bulbous head. It has thick fins that become rounder and broader as they mature. Long-finned pilot whales are usually dark black in color but sometimes appear brown or gray. They often occur in social pods and subgroups of 10 to 20 whales. The long-finned whales can dive to depths of more than 2,000 feet for 15 minutes. They usually dive deep to feed on fish like dogfish, cod, and herring.
10. Short-Finned Pilot Whale
The short-finned pilot whale is another species of pilot whale. Like other species of pilot whales, short-finned whales also have a bulbous melon head with no beak. Short-finned whales also appear in groups of 25 to 500 marine animals. They mostly feed on fish, octopus, and squid. Short-finned pilot whales usually occur in tropical and temperate waters. They are dark brown or black in color with a gray saddle behind the dorsal fin.
11. Right Whale
Right whales are usually dark gray to black in color. They have bulbous heads with large callosities. The V-shaped blowhole is also unique to them. The Right whales can measure 500 to 600 feet in length and 70 to 100 tons in weight. The early whalers gave it the name because they were the right whales to kill. Right whales have large amounts of blubber, oil, whalebone, and baleen. They are also slow swimmers, making them easier to catch.
12. Sei Whale
Sei whales are the most elusive of the larger whales. They don’t come close to land at any time. You will find sei whales mainly in the northern and southern hemispheres. They are relatively rare in Antarctica. Sei whales are also a major target for commercial whaling. It is also vulnerable to ship strikes, pollution, and entanglement in fishing gear. This species of whale is bluish-gray or dark blue with whites on the underbelly. They usually appear solo or in a group of two to three whales.
13. Fin Whale
Fin whales are the second largest whales. The nickname for the fin whale is Razorback. It is because of the plates and grooves that design their bodies. Fin whales love to leap out of the water completely as they come up for breath. The fin whales are also one of the fastest whales. They can move at a speed of 25 miles per hour. The unique feature of the fin whales is their sound. It can produce a sound of 75-80dB at 100Hz, which is very loud for an animal. The sound can travel for over a hundred kilometers.
14. Gray Whale
The gray whale is a species that people can quickly identify. These whales weigh more than 36 tons and reach more than 50 feet in length. They also have whiskers around the mouth. The Gray whales usually live in small groups but sometimes form large pods. They never stay in the same group all their life. They form loose bonds and move on from one group to another. Gray whales can dive out of the water at incredible speeds. The process helps them remove parasites from their bodies. They also tend to arch their heads out of the water as if they are soaking in the sun or looking for something.
15. Narwhal Whale
A Narwhal is a type of toothed whale. The unique feature of this whale, as you can see on this coloring page, is its long and straight tusk along the jaw. Most people wonder how it uses the tusk. Some say that it is for fighting. Narwhal whales are black and white in color when they are young but turn completely white as they mature. Narwhal whales can also dive deep into the waters. It helps to regulate the body temperature. Narwhals are social animals. They always gather in large groups.
16. Finding Nemo Whale
The coloring sheet features the gigantic whale that helped Nemo’s father. Upon leaving the anemone, Dory and Marlin come across a large whale. Dory asks the whale if he can help them find Nemo. But the whale ends up swimming away. He then slowly glides behind Marlin and Dory and swallows them whole. Dory tries to talk to him again. In return, the whale ejects Marlin and Dory from his blow-hole just near the Sydney Harbor. This underwater coloring sheet will appeal to younger children.
17. Connect The Dots
What is the largest marine animal on earth? To find out, tell your child to join the dots from 1 to 28. It will build their fine motor skills as they connect the dots. They can then color the page in any way they want to. Make sure you read out the facts about whales as they work on the sheet.
18. Angry Whale
Why is the whale so angry? Did someone take away his food? Or is it angry with humans for exploiting its species? Only your child can calm him down by filling some colors in it. Tell your kid to write a story about how humans are harming whales and other marine animals for their benefit.
19. Jonah And The Whale
The coloring sheet shows a whale swallowing Jonah. Jonah was reluctant to teach the people of Assyria. But Jonah rebelled and decided to go to Nineveh instead. He tried to escape God by fleeing on a ship. But a whale swallowed him while he was on the way. The coloring sheet is a great way to share Bible stories with your child. Your child can spruce up this incredible coloring page in any way they like.
20. Cute Whale
The adorable whale is all smiles and is showing off his pearly teeth. We totally love the cute whale coloring sheet and hope that your child likes it too. Also, the image has simple outlines so it will be suitable for younger children. Try to teach them a little more about other sea animals like sharks and seahorses.
Your child will have a wonderful time coloring these images. Tell them to use shades of blue, orange, or turquoise for some of these whale images. It will make the whale coloring sheets look appealing. So wait no more! Find your kid’s favorite images, download, and print! Your child’s leisure time will become educational and fun with these coloring pages.
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