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LAGUNA BEACH LOS CABOS BCS MEXICO-2023: Large Gray Whale Swimming In The Ocean

6s 4K UHD 29.97fps Laguna Beach Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico 2023
No people visible. No identifiable people are visible in this clip. Commercial clearance still depends on the final use and any property shown.

About this clip

A large gray whale swims gracefully in the ocean at Laguna Beach, Los Cabos, BCS, Mexico, captured in vintage film style. Shot from above, the clip shows the whale gliding through the water with gentle waves surrounding it. The scene is serene and natural, with no humans present, emphasizing the beauty of marine life. This 6-second archival footage offers a peaceful glimpse into the wild, showcasing the whale’s movement in its natural habitat. Ideal for nature documentaries, environmental content, or nostalgic ocean scenes.

Clip Intelligence

Production use
Useful for wildlife documentary, coastal travel edit, conservation brand film, or social cut needing an overhead 4K view of a gray whale swimming off Laguna Beach Los Cabos.
Edit role
The six-second overhead whale pass works as a quiet cutaway, transition beat, or insert between broader beach, water, and rocky shoreline shots in a coastal sequence.
Visual details
A large gray whale is visible near the surface in turquoise ocean water, with white ripples, faint underwater shadows, and no people, boats, buildings, or logos in frame.

Tags

lagunaBEACHLOScabosBCSmexico2023minimalismwhales showing from the wavesclose-up from abovewhalesno humansscenerywavesfrom abovewateroceanoutdoorslargegray

Shot slate

Resolution
3840 × 2160
Frame rate
29.97 fps
Duration
6s
Codec
H.265 (HEVC) MP4
File size
76 MB
Location
Laguna Beach Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Year filmed
2023
Published
Jun 2026

Still Frames From This Clip

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

Overhead view of a gray whale near the surface at Laguna Beach Los Cabos, with turquoise water, small white ripples, and no visible people.
The opening frame shows the whale just below and partly at the surface in open water. (0:00)
Gray whale seen from directly above in Laguna Beach Los Cabos water, with its tail and mottled back visible against clear teal ocean and no visible people.
This moment gives editors a clear top-down view of the whale's body and tail position. (0:01)
Gray whale beneath rippled turquoise water with pale underwater shapes nearby.

License this clip royalty-free for $79 (Standard: all media, worldwide, perpetual, up to 1M views) or $199 (Extended: unlimited distribution, broadcast TV, theatrical). Instant 4K download with a license PDF, direct from filmmaker Phil Maher.