While they are most well-known for their presence in the Pacific Ocean, they are also found in the Atlantic, particularly along the coasts of:
* North America: From Maine to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
* Europe: From the British Isles to Portugal and the Mediterranean Sea.
* South Africa: Where they are found in cooler waters along the coast.
However, their populations are not as dense in the Atlantic as they are in the Pacific, and they are generally less common in colder waters.