Michael Packard

Michael Packard

diver United States

Michael Packard is an American commercial lobster diver who gained international attention in June 2021 when he was briefly swallowed by a humpback whale off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts. During a diving expedition, Packard found himself inside the mouth of the whale for approximately 30 seconds before being spat out unharmed. His remarkable encounter highlighted the often surprising interactions between humans and marine life, and Packard's experience has been shared widely as a cautionary tale about the importance of being aware of one's surroundings while engaging in water sports.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
10,362
Power
99$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kazakhstan 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 18,776,707 10,362 $180,000 99$
Totals 1 18,776,707 10,362 $180,000 99$
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Recent Mentions

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan: Michael Packard was also swallowed by a humpback whale off the coast of Massachusetts in 2021 but was released back into the ocean. 7

Tengri News – major Kazakh news website: “Я думал, что это конец“: горбатый кит проглотил каякера: 14 февраля 2025, 15:00