Diver cheats death after nearly being eaten alive by a giant whale catching fish

A diver has cheated death after nearly being eaten alive by a giant whale catching fish. Two divers were filming a school of sardines off the coast of South Africa , but they weren't the only ones who had their sights set on the fish. In the astonishing video footage, the diver is seen swimming on his side before the the Bryde's whale emerges and opens its huge mouth - just inches away from the man.He manages to swim away unharmed and remains calm despite being seconds away from being swallowed. A Bryde's whale can grow up to 14 meters long and weigh as much as 50 tons. The mammal typically does not prey on humans, but they feed by moving rapidly to engulf schools of fish. If a human is too close, the swimmer could be accidentally swallowed or hit with significant force. Experts advise that humans stay at least 91 metres away from whales and even further back if a calf is present.