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One of my favorite parts about observing & interacting with whales is the babies! They are playful, curious, & innocent just like any other baby! This baby was very relaxed and mellow but began to get more curious with every pass so I started to roll & twirl and shortly after that the baby began to play as well! Mom was very relaxed & trusting, getting the rest she needs, while she allowed the baby to come up & down to play. She was probably happy to have someone to preoccupy the baby while she could sleep. I’m sure many mothers can relate! This baby was very gentle & aware of us but it’s not always like that. During this trip we had a crazy baby that had no awareness of personal space! Because they weigh thousands of pounds it can be dangerous, so you have to watch out for their body parts. A baby whale would likely not intend to hurt you but, just like a puppy, they are not yet fully in control of their bodies. Stay tuned for more on crazier baby whales! If you want to be on my email list to swim with whales, DM me your email address for trip announcements for 2025! Video by @camgrantphoto #humpbackwhales #babywhale #swimwithwhales #humpbackwhale #ocean #snorkeling

These mini shark hotels were the highlight of my diving trip with @Nautilus Liveaboards 🦈💙🦈💙🦈 Cant wait to go adventure with them again soon!! How cute are these white tip reef sharks!? #whitetipreefshark #savesharks #sharkcuddles #ocean #scubadiving #swimwithsharks

Lost in time & space 🩶 video by @andriana_marine #tigershark #savesharks #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #ocean

There is nothing quite like the oceans most advanced hunters swimming toward you head on. You’d probably be shocked to hear it was actually incredibly peaceful & left me in awe. Despite their incredible abilities they are generally very docile toward humans. Except for the whole boat thing… I cant quite make sense of that one… what do you think that’s about? #orca #killerwhales #dolphins #snorkel #divetrip

Sharks rare take interest in humans but if they do, there are steps you can take to stay safer. You want to appear as an equal, apex predator by staying calm, avoiding splashing, maintaining eye contact, facing the animal, appearing large, & pushing the animal off if it persists. Sharks are wild animals running on instincts so we don’t want to imitate prey which could trigger a predatory response. 🦈💙 #savesharks #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #tigershark #ocean #hawaii #sharks

So like when am I gonna run into an alien out here? 👽✌🏼 #aliensintheocean #thalassaphobia #ocean #deepsea #openocean

They know who their mommy’s are 👯‍♀️ @andriana_marine #tigershark #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #savesharks #swimwithsharks

I love when the sharks begin to roll themselves when being redirected. In this case, I love the view of her white marshmallow belly! When a shark or pretty much any animal aims its belly toward you, it could be a sign of trust as its one of the most vulnerable parts of their bodies. Ive known this shark named Gador for almost 9 years & watched her grow over the years. Id like to think she recognizes me too but thats not something i can say for certain. 🤍🦈 #savesharks #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #tigershark #ocean #hawaii

Most of the time sharks want nothing to do with humans but if one decides to get a closer look at you make sure not to panic or splash, maintain eye contact with the shark, put something between you & the shark, redirect it with your hand if it keeps coming. Please only shark dive with trained professionals. 🦈💙🤙🏼 #tigershark #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #swimwithsharks #ocean

Just casually passing some tiger sharks back & forth with my friend Nick! I love watching the sharks behavior as they interact with us & each other! They will often follow cues from one another on what is interesting to check out in their environment. The sharks lost interest in us throughout the video as they continued to get redirected & eventually stopped coming in for contact. Missing the tigers already as the season starts to come to a close in Hawaii. 💙🦈 Dont worry though, I still have more to share! #tigershark #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #savesharks

I’ve actually heard several shark divers say that they aren’t scared of sharks anymore. For me, this is worrisome. Though sharks are truly not out to get us or man eating monsters, they are still incredibly powerful, capable, apex predators. We should have a healthy degree of fear when it comes to wild predators on this planet. I dont think that the worlds top predators are something we should get overconfident about. I know I get checked real fast whenever I do so I try my best to remain humble. Sharks do have a softer side to them & this crazy behavior in my video is way more rare! Most of the time we are saying how cute & shy the sharks are & while that’s so true, it would be irresponsible of me to only show you that side. Dont get it twisted, this shark was biting at me so hopefully the techniques we show up close in our videos can help someone else survive a potential shark attack. 💙🦈 #tigershark #ocean #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #savesharks

Though sharks are top predators, there are so many more dangerous things we interact with on a daily basis. Sharks are generally so uninterested in humans that you’re more likely to be k*lled by a falling coconut, lightning strike, a falling vending machine, & even hot dogs to name a few. This doesn’t mean we shouldnt have a healthy fear or respect for them, but we should not have an irrational fear that causes us to have a skewed perception of them. Apex predator, not monster. 💙🦈 @KaimanaOceanSafari #savesharks #sharkdiver #sharkdiving #ocean #snorkel #oceanicwhitetip

There is something so breathtaking that leaves you in awe when you see a whale shark. Their beautiful spot pattern will totally leave you mesmerized like stars in the sky on these gentle giants. 🩵 Video by @Elizabeth Morri Sides #whaleshark #savesharks #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #swimwithwhalesharks

Tiger sharks are one of the most powerful predators in the ocean with an estimated bite force of over 850 lbs. That paired with their sharp, serrated teeth allow them to slice through tough materials like bones or turtle shells. Getting to see their capabilities up close is always impressive. These facts may cause fear but predators are built this way in nature for a reason. Being at the top of the food chain predators control the populations of their prey, regulate species health, & encourage biodiversity. Rather than trying to convince you that sharks are beautiful because they are sweet, I want you to see their beauty simply for what they are. 💙🦈 I am a trained professional shark diver do not attempt. #sharkdiving #savesharks #sharkdiver #tigershark #ocean

How is anyone supposed to work when whales exist!? 🐋💙🐋 #humpbackwhales #whales #swimwithwhales #ocean #babywhale

Did you know youre more likely to be bitten by a new yorker than a shark? Who should we really fear? Video by @andriana_marine #savesharks #tigershark #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #swimwithsharks #ocean

So who are you taking & what species do you want to see? Video of me by @andriana_marine 💙🦈 #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #divetrip #tigershark #ocean

Such an amazing moment to see whales rubbing in the sand! Each time I get to visit them I learn more & witness something new! Mahalo whales for letting us spend some time with you! 🙏🏼💙🐋 DM me your email address to join my mailing list for next years trips! #humpbackwhales #whales #ocean #southpacific #swimwithwhales

Dejavú 🦈🤍⚡️ #tigershark #savesharks #sharkdiving #sharkdiver #ocean

For me there is no sound more beautiful than that of a humpback whale!! I could listen to them all day. 🐋🎶 I have limited spaces to join me to see these amazing animals July-October 2025! DM me your email address to be put on my trip email list! #humpbackwhales #whalesong #whalessinging #pacificocean #southpacific #ocean