“The Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, lying about halfway between Scotland and Iceland in the Atlantic Ocean. The annual whale hunt, or grindadrĂ¡p in Faroese, has been a part of local culture for centuries — but it usually involves the hunting of pilot whales. Although it has long been criticized by animal rights groups, locals have defended the practice.” 1,400 dolphins were killed in the Faroe Islands in one day, shocking even some pro-whalers.