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Humpback Whale Protects Diver From Shark

When a woman was snorkeling near the Cook Islands was joined by a 25 ton humpback whale, she probably didn’t realize her swimming companion would also protect her. The protective…

(Photo by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)

Ian Waldie/Getty Images

When a woman was snorkeling near the Cook Islands was joined by a 25 ton humpback whale, she probably didn't realize her swimming companion would also protect her.

The protective nature of the large animal is demonstrated in the video as it stays between, and even lifts the snorkeler out of the water.