Sperm whales protect diver from aggressive shark in Mauritius

A diver named Benoît Girodeau, also known as Natty Gong, was approached by an aggressive oceanic whitetip shark while diving off Mauritius. Two 45-tonne sperm whales intervened, surrounding him and chasing the shark away. The whales displayed protective behavior, with one biting the shark's tail to drive it deeper into the ocean. Girodeau shared video footage of the encounter, highlighting how the whales kept him safe from the predator. Oceanic whitetip sharks are known to be dangerous to humans, often seen near shipwrecks. Sperm whales, while large and powerful, are generally docile but can defend themselves and others when threatened.