Watch The Majestic Moment a Humpback Whale Breaches in Front of Snorkelers

Footage taken from above the water near Kaupulehu shows a humpback whale calf swimming closely beside its mother - before jumping into the air.

These snorkelers were in for an incredible treat in the waters of Hawaii.

Footage taken from above the water near Kaupulehu shows a humpback whale calf swimming closely beside its mother and twisting and turning through the waves.

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Then, in an astonishing moment captured on a GoPro, the whale breaches and jumps into the air.

The footage was shared as part of a commercial for GoPro. The company credited Fabin Jobin and Anders Carlson for capturing the "jaw-dropping" footage. 

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It’s not the first time the camera company has featured amazing creatures: previous campaigns have starred a grizzly bear slapping the camera and close encounters with elephants.

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