SNAPPED! Inside The Southern Right Whale Migration

The video explores the experience of encountering southern right whales in Hermanus, South Africa, known as a prime location for these endangered creatures. German diver Rainer Schimpf and his team aimed to document new whale behaviors and capture stunning footage. With only 12,000 southern right whales left, the team observed 15 to 20 individuals, ensuring safety by assessing the whales' behavior. They experienced a rare opportunity to film up to 10 whales swimming alongside divers without fear, highlighting the privilege of such encounters.

What is the primary reason Hermanus is significant in the context of whale watching?

• It is the birthplace of Rainer Schimpf.

• It is known for its southern right whale population.

• It is a popular tourist destination for its beaches.

• It is the largest city in South Africa.

What was the main goal of Rainer Schimpf's expedition?

• To train whales for a marine show.

• To capture whales for a zoo.

• To document new whale behavior and capture footage.

• To study the migration patterns of dolphins.

How has the population of southern right whales changed due to whaling?

• It has increased to over 100,000.

• It has remained stable at 12,000.

• It has decreased from over 100,000 to 12,000.

• It has increased to 50,000.

What precaution did the team take before swimming with the whales?

• They fed the whales to make them friendly.

• They assessed the pod's behavior.

• They used a boat to scare the whales away.

• They wore bright colors to attract the whales.

What made the filming experience unique for the team?

• They filmed from a helicopter.

• They filmed in a controlled environment.

• They filmed at night.

• They filmed without disturbing the whales.