A man using a drone to get a closer look at a humpback whale off California found the whale seemingly wanting to take a closer look at the camera.

The video, filmed off Newport Beach, shows the drone move out over the water to get a closer look at the humpback whale.

The whale apparently wanted a closer look at the drone and can be seen repeatedly breaching the surface of the water under the device.

"No other boats were around, just our boat, the ocean, and this majestic creature showing off its acrobatic skills," the film-maker wrote.

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