Benoît Girodeau

Benoît Girodeau

photographer Mauritius

Benoît Girodeau, also known as Natty Gong, is a photographer and diver who recently gained attention for capturing an extraordinary encounter while diving in the waters of Mauritius. During his dive, he recorded a dramatic moment when two sperm whales intervened to protect him from an aggressive oceanic whitetip shark. His footage showcases not only the beauty of marine life but also the unexpected and protective behavior of these magnificent creatures in the face of danger.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,511
Power
25$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Croatia 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 4,105,267 1,511 $68,000 25$
Totals 1 4,105,267 1,511 $68,000 25$
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Recent Mentions

Croatia Croatia: Benoît Girodeau was diving off the coast of Mauritius when he encountered a shark that was chased away by two huge whales. 8

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Jutarnji list - Dva ogromna kita zaštitila ronioca od morskog psa: 'Otjerali su ga, a ženka ga je čak i ugrizla za rep'

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Benoît Girodeau, known as Natty Gong, recorded the incident on video and shared it on his social media. 9

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Momento impactante: ballenas evitan el ataque de un tiburón a buzo, vea video