Two Humpback Whales Just Put on a Synchronized Show

Though sharks have clearly been getting the bulk of the attention off Massachusetts shores this summer, a couple of whales are trying to change that.

Two humpback whales were spotted off the coast of Block Island recently and though that might not be exciting to some, it's what they were spotted doing that was worth hitting record for.

Two Humpback Whales Put on a Show

Research volunteer Seton Smith was aboard on an Atlantic Shark Institute (ASI) research trip when she captured two humpback whales just feet from the side of the ASI vessel that seemed to be performing a practiced routine.

Get our free mobile app

READ MORE: Great White Caught Feeding Off Block Island [VIDEO]

Like Olympic synchronized swimmers, these two massive mammals were able to stay close together and seemed to dive down as one.

Watch the Whales Dive in Perfect Sync

Not only was it a fantastic display of how amazing these creatures can be, it was a nice reminder that it's not just sharks spending their time in our local waters this summer.

READ MORE: Rare Hammerhead Shark Sighting Turns Into RI First

Though the shark sightings tend to be much more exciting (and nerve wracking), these big, beautiful whales are just plain fun to watch.

Humpback Whales Are Common in Massachusetts Waters

Considering humpback whales are the most common species of whale in the waters around Massachusetts, it is a little surprising we don't hear more about their acrobatic displays. Maybe this video will inspire more people to share their whale sightings.

READ MORE: Whale Though To Be Extinct Spotted in Massachusetts

Clearly boaters in Massachusetts are more interested in the sharks they pass by instead of the whales. Perhaps that's because there are more sharks swimming off the local coast than whales. Keep scrolling to see the most common sharks spotted off our coast.