No, a whale would not spit a human out. Whales have no ability to spit and do not have a normal feeding behavior that would incorporate spitting out a human. In general, whales are not naturally aggressive and would typically not interact with a human in any way.
If a human happened to find themselves in the water with a whale, the whale’s initial reaction would likely be to flee rather than engage with the human. Although unlikely, it is possible that a whale may become aggressive if provoked and attack the human, or if it felt threatened, but it still would not be likely to spit the human out.
Is it possible to be swallowed by a whale and survived?
Yes, it is possible to be swallowed by a whale and survived. There have been numerous instances in which people have been swallowed by whales and have been lucky enough to live to tell the tale.
In 2016, a man named José Salvador Albarengo claimed that he had been swallowed by a whale and survived in the whale’s stomach for a remarkable 13 hours, before he was belched back up. Similarly, in 2014, a fisherman in Mexico named Francisco Javier Solis was swallowed by a whale, yet amazingly survived with some minor injuries.
These examples involve small whales typically referred to as sperm or pilot whales, which can grow up to 12 meters in length. It is likely that these whales unintentionally swallowed the victims while attempting to eat large schools of fish in one gulp.
Fortunately, these whales have a second stomach specifically designed for digestion, so the swallowed victims are often found to be unharmed after being vomited back up.
While being swallowed by a whale is an extremely rare occurrence, it is possible to survive if you are lucky enough.
Did a whale swallow a man and spit him out?
No, there is no documented case of a whale swallowing a man and spitting him out. Even though the widely-known story of Jonah and the Whale is mentioned in the Bible, the Bible does not specify the type of whale that swallowed Jonah.
However, it is widely believed that the whale mentioned in the story was a sperm whale. It is highly unlikely that a sperm whale would have swallowed a human due to the size of their throats. In fact, sperm whales typically feed on fish, squid, and octopuses and use suction to swallow them whole rather than try to swallow large prey such as a human being.
Cases of sperm whales swallowing human remains have been reported, but they are believed to be accidental, rather than intentional. Therefore, it is unlikely that a whale has swallowed a man and subsequently spit him out.
How long can you survive in a whale stomach?
Surviving in a whale stomach is not ideal and is not recommended, as whales produce powerful stomach acids that can easily break down food. Even if you were able to survive the harsh environment inside a whale’s stomach, you could theoretically only survive a few days in there at most, with no food or water.
The lack of oxygen and extreme temperatures would also prove to be very difficult in the long run. Additionally, the stomach environment would become increasingly toxic to the point of being uninhabitable.
It is therefore likely that survival in a whale stomach would be impossible, let alone survivable for more than a few days.
Which whale can swallow a human?
No species of whale can swallow a human whole. The largest animal known to have ever existed on Earth, the blue whale, can grow to over 100 feet long and weigh up to 200 tons, but its throat is only about a foot in diameter, which makes it impossible for it to swallow a human.
The second largest animal, the fin whale, can also reach over 80 feet long and weigh up to 80 tons, but also has a throat that is too small to swallow a person. Other species of whales such as humpback, beluga, and sperm whales also have throats too small for them to swallow humans, although these species are only between 35 and 60 feet long and can weigh up to 35 tons.
What if a whale swallowed you alive?
If a whale were to swallow you alive, the most immediate danger would be the pressure and lack of oxygen within the whale’s digestive system. Without oxygen, one would likely become unconscious in a matter of minutes, and the whale’s stomach acid would likely break down any clothing or items in the stomach.
In addition, the whale’s stomach muscles could crush and kill a person.
In some cases, the whale may be able to be persuaded to vomit the person up alive. This has been documented in cases where people have accidentally ingested small items, like coins, and it has been theorized that a human might be able to be vomited out if the whale is willing.
If the whale is unable or unwilling to vomit the person out, then the only hope for survival is for the whale to either be captured alive or to die naturally, at which point the person could be cut out of the whale’s stomach.
In conclusion, if a whale swallowed you alive, it would be nearly impossible to survive the experience unless you are vomited back up or the whale is captured alive or dies naturally so you can be cut out of the whale’s stomach.
Has anyone been swallowed by a whale alive?
No, there is no clear evidence that anyone has ever been swallowed by a whale alive. This myth has existed for centuries, most likely originating from the biblical story of Jonah and the Whale. In that well-known tale, Jonah was swallowed by a “big fish”, widely assumed to be a whale.
But, it is important to note that this was never definitively stated.
Science tells us that whales cannot swallow large prey items, as their throat openings are not large enough for them to be able to do so. Their throats are only about 4-5 inches in diameter, not large enough for a human adult to pass through.
Additionally, the anatomy of a whale’s throat makes it impossible for a human to pass unharmed. Therefore, it is highly unlikely anyone has ever been swallowed by a whale alive.
There have been a few cases in which whales have been found to have the remains of humans inside of them. In 1992, a sperm whale was examined and had a human body inside of it. But, it is believed the body had been dead before the whale swallowed it.
This is the closest we have to an example of someone being swallowed by a whale, but it’s still not an example of a live human being swallowed. In conclusion, while the story of Jonah may be a well-known tale, there is no evidence that anyone has ever been swallowed by a whale alive.
Would a blue whale swallow you?
No, a blue whale cannot swallow you. Blue whales are mammals, like humans, and they cannot open their mouths very wide. The average adult human is too large for a blue whale to fit in its mouth, and it would be impossible for an adult blue whale to swallow a human.
The largest blue whale ever recorded was over 30 metres long and had a mouth that was just over 2 metres wide. Adult blue whales typically weigh about 170,000 kgs. However, blue whales do occasionally swallow small prey like krill, which are tiny shrimp-like organisms.
Can a blue whale hurt your ears?
No, a blue whale cannot hurt your ears directly. As the largest mammal on the planet, blue whales typically inhabit the waters of the world’s oceans and are not generally a threat to humans. However, the loud songs they use to communicate can reach up to 188 decibels and have an effective range of up to 1,000 miles (1,600 km!).
This can cause the underwater noise to reach potentially harmful levels, which can cause hearing loss or other issues in humans who are exposed to it. Since blue whales live so far off shore, the risk of direct human exposure is minimal.
Therefore, in conclusion, blue whales will not hurt your ears directly, but their very loud songs can cause hearing problems for humans in certain cases.
Can you escape a whale’s mouth?
Generally speaking, it is not possible to escape the mouth of a whale. Whales have strong jaws and their mouths can reach up to 4 meters across, making it difficult to escape. Additionally, their teeth are sharp, so even if you were able to swim out, there’s a possibility you could get cut.
Whales usually don’t go out of their way to swim after humans, but if they do, the best thing to do is to swim away quickly, to minimize your chances of getting caught in their mouth. If you ever find yourself in the very unfortunate position of being in a whale’s mouth, you could try grabbing onto something in its mouth to ensure that you don’t get swallowed.
You could also try poking it in the eye or spinning around to make the whale release you.
Are blue whales friendly to humans?
No, blue whales are not considered friendly to humans. While they are not aggressive and typically lack any desire or intent to attack or harm humans, they are known to be elusive and difficult to approach.
In order to view blue whales, it is often necessary to observe them from a distance of hundreds of meters away. Blue whales have large eyes, providing them with sharp vision, so they are able to identify potential threats with ease and usually avoid them.
In addition, blue whales are incredibly large mammals, weighing up to 200 tons and measuring up to 30 meters in length, so it’s likely that humans appear intimidating to them. For these reasons, it’s probably best to view them from a far and allow them to keep their distance.
Did a humpback whale spit out fisherman?
No, the reports of a humpback whale spitting out a fisherman are likely an urban legend. While many whales are known for their habit of ‘spitting out’ their catches, humpback whales don’t typically feed close to the surfaces where fishermen operate.
It’s likely that the story comes from a false eyewitness account of a whale tipping a small fishing boat, which can occur when the whale disturbs the bottom of the ocean, or a mistaken identity of another species of whale.
It’s also possible that reports of humpback whales ‘spitting out’ fishermen are rooted in superstition—some fishermen believe that whales can sense danger, and will do anything to protect humans in the water.
How long was the guy stuck in the whale?
The exact amount of time that the man was stuck inside the whale is unclear, however it is believed that he was inside the whale for around three days before he was eventually rescued. According to the story, he was actually able to survive this period of time because the whale’s stomach acids and blubber kept him from fully submerging in water and allowed him to remain partially afloat.
After he was rescued, the man was hospitalized in order to treat his severe dehydration and exhaustion and he eventually made a full recovery.
Can you breathe inside a whale?
No, it is not possible to breathe inside a whale. Whales are air-breathing mammals that breathes air from the surface of the water just like terrestrial mammals like humans. Inside a whale, it is completely filled with water, which does not contain enough oxygen for any mammal to breathe.
Additionally, the pressure at the depths that whales dive is extreme and can exert too much pressure on the lungs of any mammal attempting to breathe inside a whale.
How do you escape if swallowed by a whale?
It is highly unlikely that you would have survived being swallowed by a whale and escaping from it, so unfortunately the best answer is to not be swallowed by a whale in the first place. But if you were to hypothetically find yourself in this situation, your best chance of escape would be to look for a weak spot or opening in the whale’s throat or stomach.
You could also try to attract the attention of rescuers on the surface with screams or by pounding on the walls of the whale’s throat. If the whale is still alive, you could try to slow the digestive process by making yourself vomit or clogging its throat with any objects you had on you.
Unfortunately, the odds of such an escape succeeding appear to be incredibly slim.