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Whale Surfacing In Calm Ocean Water

5s 4K UHD
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About this clip

A large whale surfaces in the middle of a calm, grey ocean. The animal's back and head break the surface of the water, creating gentle ripples and small splashes. The shot captures the marine mammal swimming in open water with a smooth, undulating motion. The overcast lighting and vast expanse of water emphasize the isolation and scale of the creature. This footage is ideal for nature documentaries, wildlife conservation projects, and marine life features.

Clip Intelligence

Production use
Nature documentary, marine conservation, broadcast wildlife segment, or agency mood reel needing a whale surfacing in open grey ocean water without people or shoreline distractions.

Tags

whaleoceanmarine lifewildlifesurfacingwaterseaanimalnaturemammalswimmingripplesgreycalmdocumentaryconservationbreathebackheadopen water

Shot slate

Resolution
4K UHD
Duration
5s
Codec
H.264 MP4
Published
Jun 2026

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Whale just below the surface of grey ocean water

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