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An enormous sea creature, stretching nearly eight meters in length and weighing around two tonnes. Witnesses recount the blue whale’s hunting expedition, an awe-inspiring event that occurred perilously close to the shore. The Bryde’s whale, a majestic creature named after Johan Bryde, earns its place among the “great whales,” alongside the blue whale and humpback whale. Bryde, a Norwegian-descendant and owner of a South African shipping company, established the first whaling stations in South Africa during the early 20th century. The Bryde’s whale is a protected endangered marine species in Vietnam, where fishing or causing them harm is strictly prohibited. The blue whale’s appearance near Mui Ganh-Hoai Hai beach is a rare and fortunate event, with local fishermen considering it a harbinger of good luck. In August 2022, a mother and calf pair of Bryde’s whales were spotted off De Gi shore, 50km north of Quy Nhon city in Binh Dinh pro...