A harpoon ship zeroes in on the Steve Irwin, attempting to hinder their pursuit. Are the Japanese whalers about to borrow a tactic from the Sea Shepherd playbook? [Episode 5]
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Whale Wars: A Harpoon Ship Zeroes In
A harpoon ship zeroes in on the Steve Irwin, attempting to hinder their pursuit. Are the Japanese whalers about to borrow a tactic from the Sea Shepherd playbook? [Episode 5]
Added: Jun 26, 2009
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