Whale breaches just a few feet away from boaters in New Jersey

NEW JERSEY (WTXF/STORYFUL) - Boat passengers in New Jersey were greeted by a friendly whale that breached exceptionally close to their boat.

On June 22, Paul Ziolkowski was boating near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. A large Humpback Whale breached so close to his boat that it almost landed on deck, thrusting water and even a fish on board.

Ziolkowski caught the exciting moment on video.