The blue whale is not only the largest whale but it is also he largest animal known to have ever existed. Reaching a maximum confirmed length of 29.9 meters and weighing up to 199 tonnes. The number of blue whales today is only a small fraction of what it was before modern commercial whaling significantly reduced their numbers during the early 1900s, but populations are increasing globally. The primary threats blue whales currently face are vessel strikes and entanglements in fishing gear. We felt it was only right to honor this massive marine mammal in our Ocean Sole signature designs. All our products are made from recycled flip-flops that are collected from the beaches, waterways and landfills in Kenya. These products are hand carved by Kenya artisans and all unique therefore will differ in colour seen in the picture. -- Please note prices are not inclusive of custom and import duties if they apply to your country.