Dramatic Videos Show Recent Close Encounters With Whales Off Long Island

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - There have been some recent close encounters with giant visitors off the coast of Long Island.

Whales have been increasingly visible off the coast of Long Island. (photo credit: Paul Peluso)
Whales have been increasingly visible off the coast of Long Island. (photo credit: Paul Peluso)
Whales have been increasingly visible off the coast of Long Island. (photo credit: Paul Peluso)
Whales have been increasingly visible off the coast of Long Island. (photo credit: Paul Peluso)
(credit: Instagram/Chris Spies)

Boaters off Shinnecock Inlet and Moriches Inlet have spotted humpback whales feeding in the Atlantic Ocean.

One video captured two giant mammals, mouths open, approaching a boat.

Biologists say the whales are chasing bunker fish.

Another video captured a whale rising up from the water and taking a big gulp.

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