Hilarious Moment Sneaky Whale Pops Up Behind Sightseers As They Look The Wrong Way

The whale watchers' near-miss was captured by director and photographer, Eric J Smith during a trip to San Ignacio Lagoon, in Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. The 49-year-old from Los Angeles, said: 'She slowly and silently stuck her head high above the water to look around. I was in another panga a few dozen feet away and caught the moment right before everyone realized she was so close.