Nature

The Whale Detective

Season 38 Episode 9 | 53m 13s

A filmmaker investigates his traumatic encounter with a 30-ton humpback whale that breached and just missed landing on him while he was kayaking. What he discovers raises far bigger questions about humans’ relationship with whales and their future.

Aired: 01/07/20 | Expires: 08/09/23

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