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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2023 · 21 MIN

He Survived a Whale Attack

from Common Denominator with Moshe Popack · host Moshe Popack

In 2019, while photographing a sardine run in South Africa, Rainer Schimpf was attacked by a 15-ton Bryde’s whale and trapped in the animal’s mouth. He survived and now shares his incredible story.If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a rating and a review. It makes a huge difference in helping us spread the word about the show.Thanks for listening! To join our #POSITIVITY community or to learn more about Moshe, visit https://linktr.ee/moshepopackTopics:2:00 – Rainer explains what a sardine run is, and how dangerous it can be.5:30 – Rainer describes the moment he realized he was trapped in a whale’s mouth.6:30 – How he stayed calm during the ordeal.9:21 – How Rainer survived the attack.12:15 – Ten minutes later, he was right back in the water.15:30 – How Rainer turned his love for the ocean into a thrilling career.18:30 – Rainer’s story about encountering a white shark.

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