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Whale nearly swallows diver off South Africa

Created at 4 Jun · 8:31 AM1 source
IN SHORT

Two divers filming sardines off the coast of South Africa had a close encounter with a whale that appeared to target the same fish.

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Divers
filming sardines off the coast of South Africa
Whale
appeared to target the school of sardines
Whale nearly swallows diver off South Africa

↳ Why This Matters

This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of marine wildlife encounters and the potential dangers divers can face when sharing habitats with large marine animals.

Key facts

  • Two divers were filming sardines off the coast of South Africa.
  • A whale appeared to be targeting the same school of fish.

Two divers were off the coast of South Africa, filming a school of sardines. They were not the only ones interested in the fish, as a whale also appeared to be targeting the same school.

Frequently asked questions

The incident took place off the coast of South Africa.

The divers were filming a school of sardines.

A whale was also present and appeared to be targeting the same school of sardines.

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How It Developed

3 Jun · 11:49 AM
A diver narrowly escaped being swallowed by a whale off the coast of South Africa while filming sardines.
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