The Faroe Islands, an autonomous region within the Kingdom of Denmark, has a long history of whale hunting, known as "grindadráp." Grindadráp involves the killing of pilot whales and other small cetaceans for meat and blubber. The practice has been controversial, with arguments both for and against its continuation. Supporters of the hunt maintain that it is a sustainable tradition that provides food for the local community, while opponents argue that it is cruel and unnecessary. The grindadráp method involves herding a pod of whales into a shallow bay or fjord, where they are killed by driving them onto the shore or by using harpoons and knives.
