A video shared on-line seems to indicate swimmers at Leighton seaside, close to Perth in Australia, approaching a humpback whale that was swimming “dangerously close” to the shore.
Within the footage, the whale may be seen straying into shallow waters and attracting the eye of beachgoers.
The whale later managed to swim again into deeper waters, earlier than heading again out to sea.
Marine biologist Dr Natalie Sinclair instructed the BBC that the whale might have been prone to stranding, and that this type of behaviour is “unusual and perilous”.
She additionally warned that individuals swimming that shut threat disorientating the whale, and that the perfect factor to do on this scenario is to “leave the whale alone” and depart any rescue makes an attempt to professionals.
“The proximity of individuals to the whale poses risks not only to the animal but also to the people involved,” she added.
