18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The passing by Leviathan
A sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) swimming at the surface. Although this massive animal can be very fast, it is absolutely safe to swim close to them. You keep your distance, just to avoid harassing them.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Mauritius |
| Camera: | NIKON D810 |
| Copyright: | © Pascal Kobeh |