A whale unexpectedly appeared during the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti.

A whale unexpectedly appeared during the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti on Monday, providing an unforgettable moment for spectators and photographers. This occurrence is not unusual in Tahiti, as whales gather around the islands during their mating, birthing, and migration seasons. In April, Pacific Indigenous leaders, including some from Tahiti, signed a treaty recognizing whales as "legal persons," though this declaration is not yet reflected in the laws of participating nations.

August 06, 2024
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