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BAJA CALIFORNIA MEXICO-2022: Whale Shark Swimming Close to Boat in Turquoise Water

7s 4K UHD Baja California, Mexico 2022
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About this clip

A whale shark swims close to a boat, its spotted body moving through turquoise water. The shark approaches the boat's edge, creating white foam as it moves. A person's hand and a metal cup are visible on the boat deck.

Clip Intelligence

Production use
Fits wildlife documentary, Baja California travel edit, marine conservation piece, brand film, or social cut needing a close whale shark encounter beside a boat in turquoise water.
Edit role
Use as a seven-second cutaway or action beat when a sequence needs the whale shark passing close to the vessel, with foam and deck edge giving scale without a long setup.

Tags

BAJA CALIFORNIA MEXICO2022whale sharkboatwaterswimmingcloseturquoisewhite foammarineoceanfishmovementclearseavesselhandmetal cupsurfacewave

Shot slate

Resolution
4K UHD
Duration
7s
Codec
H.264 MP4
Location
Baja California, Mexico
Year filmed
2022
Published
Jun 2026

Still Frames From This Clip

2 frames exported from the 4K master of this clip, in timeline order. The licensed download is the full-motion master, not these stills.

A whale shark swims beside a white boat edge in Baja California, Mexico, with turquoise water, white foam, a metal cup holder, and a partial hand visible.
The opening frame shows the whale shark approaching close enough for the boat edge and cup holder to give scale. (0:00)
Spotted whale shark body near the boat edge in foamy water.

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