Humpback whale performs dramatic breach in Newport Beach

A humpback whale was captured on video performing a dramatic breach in Newport Beach, California. The whale swam directly beneath a Davey's Locker Whale Watching catamaran before leaping completely out of the water, creating a large splash.

The area is known for high marine life density due to abundant food sources. While humpback whales are known for acrobatic behavior, experts note that the species still faces ongoing threats such as entanglement in fishing nets and noise pollution from maritime traffic.