1417: Could a whale swallow a human, “Whalefall” style?

Podcast: Science Friday · Science Friday

Opublikowano: 2026-10-16

In the new movie “Whalefall,” a scuba diver (Austin Abrams) gets accidentally swallowed by a sperm whale. What follows is a tense battle against time and the whale’s digestive system, to escape before his air supply runs out. But could a whale actually swallow a human? And how might this play out in real life? Joining Flora to weigh in are sperm whale biologist Shane Gero, and “Whalefall” director Brian Duffield. Wondering how you’d fare inside a sperm whale’s stomach? Read more here.Guests:Brian Duffield is the director of “Whalefall.” He is based in Los Angeles, California.Dr. Shane...