The BEST episodes of Whale Wars season 2

Every episode of Whale Wars season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Whale Wars season 2!

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society goes to extreme lengths to make what they view as illegal whaling operations extinct. Animal Planet is there to capture all the action.

Last Updated: 12/5/2024Network: Animal PlanetStatus: Ended
Crazy Ivan
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8.61
106 votes

#1 - Crazy Ivan

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/7/2009

Low on fuel, the small boats head toward the Steve Irwin, but in order to get them on board safely, Paul must employ a dangerous military strategy, "The Crazy Ivan," circling at a high speed to try and create calm water for the little boats to return.

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The Flexibility of Steel
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8.35
79 votes

#2 - The Flexibility of Steel

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/12/2009

A huge weather system moves in and the Steve Irwin is forced to take shelter behind a large iceberg. By morning, they are surrounded by ice so thick they can no longer move. The ice begins to push against the aging ship's fragile hull, denting it inwards.

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The Desire to Fling Things
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7.99
108 votes

#3 - The Desire to Fling Things

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/24/2009

Captain Watson is in pursuit of the Nisshin Maru when all three Japanese harpoon ships suddenly appear on out of the fog. The Sea Shepherds are completely outnumbered.

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Bait and Switch
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7.99
104 votes

#4 - Bait and Switch

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/31/2009

As the Sea Shepherds prepare for their fourth straight day of engagement with the Japanese whaling fleet, Andy and Simon argue with Dan over the best strategy for attack.

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As Bad As Our Bark
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7.93
111 votes

#5 - As Bad As Our Bark

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2009

The Sea Shepherd gather intel on the fleet's location, they realize that they are low on fuel. As they weigh whether or not to head back to port, they come across the entire Japanese fleet searching for one of their crewmembers that has fallen overboard.

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Overlooking a Forlorn Shore
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7.79
112 votes

#6 - Overlooking a Forlorn Shore

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/21/2009

Season Finale.The Sea Shepherds continue to attempt to disrupt the whaling fleet's operations. When the Yushin 3 tries to transfer a dead whale to the Nisshin Maru, Captain Watson maneuvers his ship to block the transfer resulting in a full-speed collision.

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The Stuff of Nightmares
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7.65
75 votes

#7 - The Stuff of Nightmares

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/14/2009

The Sea Shepherds shock turns to fury when the Japanese fleet pulls a dead whale onto Nisshin Maru for slaughter. Paul Watson instructs the crew to prepare for battle.

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The Unintimidatables
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7.58
79 votes

#8 - The Unintimidatables

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2009

The Steve Irwin is quarantined in Hobart and the crew anxiously waits to find out if they have been exposed to Anthrax. Finally they get the all clear and 1st mate Peter Brown wastes no time leaving the ship after having quit the campaign.

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With a Hook
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7.44
109 votes

#9 - With a Hook

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2009

Surrounded by the Japanese whaling fleet, the Sea Shepherds ready themselves for their biggest day of battle to date on the campaign. Helicopter pilot Chris flies up and confirms the crew's fears - all of the whaling vessels are equipped with LRAD weapons.

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Yum Yum, Eat Crow
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7.44
78 votes

#10 - Yum Yum, Eat Crow

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2009

The Sea Shepherds have come across the entire Japanese fleet searching for one of their crewmembers that fell overboard. Paul orders his crew to stand down, and they agonize over being so close to their target, yet unable to attack.

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The Sound of Ice
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7.16
82 votes

#11 - The Sound of Ice

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2009

The series starts with a dramatic encounter with the Japanese Whaling fleet. The episode then flashes back to the maiden launching and departure of the vessel from homeport three months earlier. Paul Watson and the Sea Shepherds head back down to Antarctica for what promises to be their most intense anti-whaling campaign yet. However, no sooner does the ship leave port than the ship's Gyro breaks and they hit a massive storm the size of Australia

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