Smacked by a Whale! | Eye-to-Eye with a Curious Humpback Calf

Rich was swimming with the same curious young humpback whale that I swam with. He kept approaching until they were literally eye to eye — an absolutely mesmerizing moment. The whale twirled through the water like a graceful ballerina. Juvenile humpback whales are known for their playful and inquisitive behavior, especially when their mothers are close by. His mom was just below us the whole time, calmly watching over her adventurous calf. Seeing that mother-calf bond and their natural behavior up close was truly magical. 💙 🎥 Watch for: 🐋 Eye-to-eye moments with a humpback calf 🌊 Playful whale behavior and mother-calf interaction 💥 The moment I accidentally got smacked by his fin!