The false killer whale (*Pseudorca crassidens*) is a large oceanic dolphin species, not a true whale, known for its dark coloration, social behavior, and wide distribution in tropical and warm-temperate seas. This species is not commonly targeted by large-scale commercial fisheries, but it is occasionally caught in small numbers, primarily as bycatch in tuna and other pelagic fisheries. The countries most associated with the intentional capture or bycatch of false killer whales include Japan, Taiwan, and some island nations in the Pacific such as the Solomon Islands and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In Japan, small numbers are taken in coastal drive fisheries, while in Taiwan and the Solomon Islands, false killer whales have been caught both for local consumption and as part of mixed-species cetacean catches. Globally, the species faces threats from entanglement in fishing gear, particularly longlines and gillnets, and is protected or regulated in many regions due to concerns about population declines and its role as a top marine predator.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.