Whale surprises rower and jumps a few meters from boat on the coast of SP A whale was recorded by a paddler during a surfski trip, a type of long kayak, between Santos and Guarujá, on the coast of São Paulo. To g1, Eduardo Ribeiro, 44 ​​years old, said that he left Ponta da Praia, in Santos, heading to Ilha da Moela, in Guarujá, when he saw the animal. According to Eduardo, the whale appeared near Praia do Guaiúba, in an area far from the coast and close to the entrance to the Port of Santos. In images obtained by g1, it is possible to see the moment when the whale jumps in front of the paddler during the tour (watch at the beginning of the report). ✅ Click here to follow the new g1 Santos channel on WhatsApp. "When it was at the height of Praia do Guaiúba, but well away from the bank, close to the bar, where ships are waiting for release, the whale jumped right in front of the surfski," he said. At that time, the rower managed to register the animal. According to him, there was little time to react and pick up the cell phone. "It was time for me to get my cell phone out of my waterproof bag, press to record, and it jumped again. That's when I was able to take these images," he added. Rower records whale jump between Santos and Guarujá. Eduardo Ribeiro/@brasil_surfski Specialist According to marine biologist Eric Comin, at this time of year humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are already in the process of migrating. The journey begins in the icy waters of Antarctica, where animals spend the summer feeding and accumulating energy. They head to the Brazilian coast, which offers more favorable conditions for reproduction and breastfeeding of the young. According to Comin, this is one of the largest migrations carried out by mammals on the planet. Some whales travel thousands of kilometers in search of warmer, calmer waters. During the journey, it is common for these animals to be seen on the coast of São Paulo. Adults can reach between 13 and 16 meters in length and weigh up to 50 tons. After the reproductive period, humpbacks begin their return to Antarctica. At this stage, the puppies are already more developed and begin to learn how to feed themselves before facing the long journey back. Whale was seen between Santos and Guarujá. Eduardo Ribeiro/@brasil_surfski VIDEOS: g1 in 1 Minute Santos