The hunt is on after the massive skull went missing over night. 9News
The Eden Killer Whale Museum said it was "very distressed" to learn that part of the collection had been taken on Monday.
It said given the weight and size of the skull, large machinery such as a crane and flat bed truck would have been needed to move it.An enormous sperm whale skull has been stolen from Eden Killer Whale Museum on NSW's south coast. Due to the size and weight of the sperm whale skull the museum said it's likely heavy machinery was used to relocate it."It is unlikely that it could have happened secretly, so we're hoping that someone saw something and will come forward to provide information to help us get it back," Eden Killer Whale Museum said.
"It is illegal in NSW to possess any part of a whale without the appropriate licenses, with those found guilty of the offence potentially facing fines in excess of $80,000."The sperm whale skull was located on Neil "Biggs" Rankin' block on the Eden Lookout. Biggs allowed the skull to be kept there to "enable the oil to continue leaching from the bone.
"As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to call Eden Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales, and inhabit the deep-ocean.The species was featured in the famous novel
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