A Nightmare
Hauser, who was known for her love for both animals and the ocean, suddenly felt fear and anxiousness for the first time in a while. At that moment, she was left with no other choice but to hope for the best. She only wished that she would make it out of the encounter unscathed.

A Nightmare
On The Cusp
“I’ve been underwater with whales for 28 years, and this is just really unusual behavior. It’s crazy,” she said. In one of her interviews, Hauser recounted the miraculous incident that occurred in September 2017. The humpback continued to maneuver her around its body for some reason. Hauser knew that it was a dangerous encounter as a single blow from its gigantic fin or tail could kill her in just a matter of seconds.

On The Cusp