In 1849, Moses Spouter sparked a sensation when he claimed to have encountered a giant sea monster with the head of an elephant attached to the body of a sperm whale. The Whalephant becomes instant folklore in the watery parts of southeastern Massachusetts. Today, Abe Spouter hopes to use the Whalephant legend in a last-ditch effort to rescue his flagging business. To do so, Abe must enlist the help of his estranged daughter as well as his loyal but incompetent crew. 'The Whalephant' intertwines the story of Abe’s desperate scheme with the dark truth of Moses’ tall tale.