About the Species. Narwhals are found in the Arctic Ocean. Generally male narwhals have a tooth that grows into a long clockwise-spiraled tusk, resembling a unicorn horn. Narwhals, like all marine mammals, are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

What country do narwhals live?

Where do narwhals live? Unlike some whale species that migrate, narwhals spend their lives in the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia.

How many narwhals are left?

Narwhal populations are estimated at 80,000, with more than three-quarters spending their summers in the Canadian Arctic. There are two main populations of narwhal found in Canada: the Baffin Bay and Hudson Bay populations.