It looks like a giant eel! Photographer captures rare moment world's weirdest whale breaches the ocean surface

They are known for their erratic behaviour and ability to change direction for no apparent reason.

So capturing a Bryde's whale breaching the surface of the ocean on camera is incredibly rare.

But as these stunning pictures show, photographer Andy Murch was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time when the majestic animal leaped out of the water and soared through the air.

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