A Whale’s Intrigue or Intimidation?

If you’ve delved into Herman Melville’s classic, “Moby Dick,” your perception of whales might be tinged with apprehension. The narrative propagates the assumption that the more colossal the creature, the more malevolent it is. However, discarding this unfounded bias, whales, in reality, are noted to be fairly sociable and curious species.

In fact, other than Orcas, there’s no documentation of whales attacking ships. This stunning image presents a whale closely trailing a small vessel. While it may seem intimidating, the whale might just be intrigued by the boat. Regardless of its intentions, the photographer’s flawless timing in capturing this moment is indeed laudable.