Sakharnaya Golova Island
# Sakharnaya Golova Island

Sakharnaya Golova (Russian: Острова Сивучьи Камни, Ostrov Sakharnaya Golova, meaning "Sugarloaf Island") is a small island in the northwestern Sea of Okhotsk. It is part of the Shantar Islands National Park.

## Geography

Sakharnaya Golova is one of the Shantar Islands. It has an elevation of 171 m and lies to the west of Feklistova Island.

## History

The island was frequented by American whaleships hunting bowhead whales between 1857 and 1889.

