Video: Whale Knocks Down Surfer While Taking a Breather at the Surface of the Ocean

Wing foiling might not be the most popular sport in the world yet, but it is steadily growing into the mainstream. The incredible fusion of wind, water, and adrenaline has surged into the watersports scene and is making waves with every passing week. But what can one expect the most in this sport? Well, definitely not what happened with this man in the video!

The sport combines elements of windsurfing, kite surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding, giving the water sports community an exhilarating experience with a familiar yet novel feeling. However, every once in a while, you have the chance of running into issues in the sea. That’s exactly what happened when an Australian man, enjoying his sail, got knocked off it after colliding with an actual whale!

Takedown by a Whale!

As bizarre as this incident sounds, it actually happened. The whale had simply taken a peek above the surface of the water when it made contact with the man. While the collision was rather spectacular, the behavior was rather common for a whale. Whales often poke their heads over the surface of an ocean. Since whales are mammals, they often have to come up to the surface of the water to breathe oxygen.

Besides this, whales poke their noses above the surface for a plethora of reasons. They communicate with their fellow massive fish over the surface sometimes. Breaching, spy-hopping, or tail-slapping are behaviors associated with social interactions and communication among whales. They also head over the surface for activities like feeding and migration, which they need for the sustenance of their species.

It was very fortunate that the man was not severely injured. The size of whales varies, but bigger species like the blue whale can be as heavy as 400,000 pounds. So it is very fortunate that the man was not met with one of these massive mammals. If he did, his fate would have been very different.

Reactions to the Whale Tackle

Unsurprisingly, the surfer had to process the experience, saying, “I just got hit by a whale.” Meanwhile, the people who saw the encounter on Instagram expressed shock and awe. One person wrote, “Those australians things hahaha,” presumably poking fun at the continent’s reputation for dealing with deadly creatures. Meanwhile, another commenter was more impressed by the whale’s football skills. “Beautiful tackle – hope the whale gets some college offers after that,” he wrote. Another commenter expressed relief that the surfer hadn’t hurt himself, writing, “Holy crap lucky he’s alive.”

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While the surfer fortunately didn’t suffer any injuries, we would urge our readers to always be cautious in the water. While aquatic life might just be trying to go about their business, it is likely that you could be in their way. So, we have to make sure that we can enjoy this planet with its pristine oceans responsibly and respectfully.

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