Scuba diver finds dolphins escorting a humpback whale in the Galapagos

One of the most famous dive sites in the world is Darwin's Arch, now collapsed due to erosion, and occasionally called Darwin's Pillars. The site is one of the best places in the world to encounter whale sharks, hammerheads, and Galapagos sharks. Dolphins are also plentiful here, with a large pod circling the island constantly.
This very lucky scuba diver was preparing to enter the water for a dive when he spotted the spout of a whale right beside his dive boat. He was shocked to see a humpback in the water, calmly checking out the dive site itself. The dolphins seemed to be escorting this gentle giant as it circled the island on its way to wherever it was going.
Humpbacks are enormous creatures with only a few whale species being larger. It's a very rare experience to see a humpback whale in the Galapagos Islands. These divers will never forget such a close encounter with this magnificent animal.