Humpback Soaks Alaska Whale Watchers During Close Encounter

Credit: Tristan Krause via Storyful

[loadlock]

I like how the one whale further out distracted them while the other whale snuck up and surprised them. Good team work whales!

[benjaminchee]

This proves that whales also have a sense of humor.

[sonofjohn]

That classic "I almost died and saw my life flash before me" laugh.

[diwasrai]

“ARE YOU NOT entertained??? Is this not why you are here??”

[lyraladd]

I love this double team of whales that worked together to surprise this group. I love the guys laugh in the background. I’m socially awkward in that way also, where I laugh at the oddest times. And he also has a great laugh.

[syedsadiq]

Whale: Dont disturb me again.. Otherwise i know where to jump....

[jerge]

it is like "hey look at that whale over there!" other whale: "PAY ATTENTION TO ME!!!"

[kaeolandon-lane]

The whale knew what it was doing. It could’ve hit the boat if it wanted. Or it could’ve not got the boat wet. It’s not a “close call”- when you are in the presence of whales, you are at the mercy of them. You can’t outswim them, you can't outmanoeuvre them. And fortunately, they are merciful, gentle giants, sometimes as curious as we are.

[morganfreeman]

That looked like a warning. Whales are not dumb. He knew the boat was there.

[javankipp]

Props to the cameraman or woman who kept their cool and got this great shot for all of us to enjoy 👍🏾

[MrZwapp]

A few more feet closer and the whale would've taken that boat down with it.

[krisaaron]

Whale #1: "Hey, whazzup?"
Whale #2: "Not much. You?"
Whale #1: "Boatload of two-leggers over that way. Wanna go mess with 'em?"
Whale #2: "Standard moves: you distract 'em and I'll soak 'em. They LOVE it!"
Whale #1: "Yer on! Showtime, you landhogs!!"

[MatthewMarcus]

Oh man. The reaction of the guy laughing is epic. That's about how I would be. OHHHH HAHAHAHAHA

[dondoit]

It’s very obvious they were playing a joke on the people. So intelligent and obviously they had their way with the humans. 🙏🙏

[LionTheHeart]

That was definitely one for life's experiences!
Amazing!

[TheJunglecrab]

These clips are absolute gold among all the drivel on YT - I’ve watched this over and over

[samikasht]

He looks like a powerful Submarine!!! Such a great creature!.

[sandyo]

Very funny. What a great story to tell your friends and family. That one man was laughing so hard.

[WhiteSwarm]

"Imma scare the shit out of them."

*laughs in whale*

[rsuriyop]

I get the feeling that this big splash made in front of the people was very much intentional.. Lol