Thirteen of these can be readily sighted amoung our local seas.
Majority is of the toothed kind.
The rare dwarf sperm whale and the beaked whale have been noted to occur here. Sperm whales have been reported at Palawan, Bohol, Camiguin, Siquijor, Cebu and Negros. Humpback whales had been recorded off in Southwestern Palawan and South Sulu Sea. Identification of cetaceans can be easily done by noting the size and shape of their fins as well as closely comparing their distinguishing color, markings, and scarrings. A handy SLR camera with zoom lens or a video camcorder and a good chase boat can greatly help.