Very Rare
In addition to the mystery and rarity of ambergris’ is that it’s created very slowly. It is also said that not all Sperm whales can produce it, only about 1% of the Sperm whale population can produce this substance according to experts. Strange as it may seem, most of it can be found in the Atlantic Ocean.
Contraband
Ambergris has been outlawed in most countries including in the United States. In America, the illegality of trading ambergris is just one part of a broader ban on whale hunting and exploitation. Luckily for Steven, ambergris is considered a waste product in the UK. So how much would ambergris cost?