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Swimming With Humpback Whales in Tonga | Face to Face With a Giant

20 September 2026 · 3 min · 94 views · Tonga

What this video covers

Steve and Meghan Fabulous encounter a humpback whale while swimming in the waters of Tonga. The pair observes the whale at close range, noting its significant size during the underwater interaction.1:04 The encounter occurs in open water, providing a direct view of the animal's behavior and scale.

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