Whales have never been known to intentionally chase or harm humans, but two central California divers almost found out what its like to be their prey when they .
Divers Shawn Stamback and Francis Antigua were taking a break between scuba dives, snorkeling among a school of sardines, when they sensed something approaching. 鈥淲hen we got in, the whales were about a quarter of a mile away,鈥 Stamback said. Little did they know the whales were keen on the sardines and closing fast.
Humpbacks can weigh up to 40 tons and NOAA鈥檚 whale-watching guidelines recommend that boaters stay at least 100 yards from the majestic creatures. Fortunately, none of the divers were hurt.