Is he a modern-day Jonah? A kayaker has miraculously escaped the jaws of a humpback whale. Some think this encounter could be a warning to the rest of us.
Man survives being swallowed by whale
Feeding frenzy: Despite their huge jaws, humpback whales have narrow throats of about 15cm in diameter. This means they have to spit out anything wider than a human fist, including large fish, as well as people in kayaks. Glossary
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Humpback whale - Humpbacks are particularly known for their singing. The males have a song which lasts for up to 20 minutes; they repeat it for hours at a time.
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Ferocious - Savagely fierce, cruel or violent.
Vows - Solemn promises.
Erred - To have made a mistake or done something wrong.
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Perilous - Dangerous.
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Orcas - Orcas are related to dolphins and are often called killer whales. This is because they were seen by sailors as fearsome hunters, who would even hunt other whales.
Prophecy - Making predictions about what will happen in the future.